Noted for its astonishing blue poppy flowers, Meconopsis baileyi (Himalayan Blue Poppy) is a short-lived, clump-forming perennial boasting large, silky, cup-shaped, clear blue flowers, 3-4 in. wide (8-10 cm), with contrasting golden stamens and a short ivory-white style. Borne in succession on erect leafy stems, the striking blossoms rise with majesty from a basal rosette of hairy, oblong leaves and give way to narrow seed pods. Short-lived, Himalayan Blue Poppy will, however persist and flower year after year, if given suitable conditions and care. Planted in small groups, the delicate flowers will give a color punch to your shady borders and draw the attention from late spring to early summer.

• Recipient of the prestigious Award of Garden Merit of the Royal Horticultural Society for its outstanding qualities.
• Grows in clumps up to 3-4 ft. tall (90 - 120cm) and spreads 12-24 in. (30-60 cm). Will happily self-seed in good growing conditions to create a lovely colony.
• Prefers part shade and enjoys neutral to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils, enriched with leaf mould or humus (to prevent stagnation). Do not allow the soil to dry out during the growing season. This plant doesn't respond well high summer heat and humidity, but thrives in areas with cool damp summers. The acidity of the soil will impact the color of your poppies: the more alkaline the soil, the more purple the color will be.
• Perfect for borders and beds, underplanting shrubs, cottage gardens.
• Deer and rabbit resistant
• Cut down to the base in late fall.
• Propagate by seed or by division after flowering but can be short-lived
• May be affected by slugs and snails or downy mildew
• Native to Tibet.