Meconopsis 'Jimmy Bayne' (Blue Poppy)
Himalayan Poppy 'Jimmy Bayne', Blue Poppy 'Jimmy Bayne', Tibetan Poppy 'Jimmy Bayne', Himalayan Blue Poppy 'Jimmy Bayne', Meconopsis × sheldonii 'Jimmy Bayne'
Meconopsis 'Jimmy Bayne' (Blue Poppy) is a rhizomatous, long-lived perennial boasting nodding to half-nodding, cup-shaped flowers, deep blue or with a purple tinge. Their 4 overlapping petals, smooth or with slightly undulating edges surround a bouquet of contrasting golden stamens. Blooming in early-mid summer, the splendid blossoms are borne in clusters of four to five on erect stems. The broad emerging leaves are covered with pale golden hairs and have red-purple pigmentation, which fades as the leaves mature. This hybrid perennial poppy spreads by rhizomes and offsets. Planted in small groups, the delicate flowers of this blue poppy will give a color punch to your shady borders and draw attention.
- Grows up to 4-5 ft. tall (90-120 cm) and 18-24 in. wide (45-60 cm). This Blue Poppy will slowly spread by offsets in good growing conditions.
- Prefers part shade in humus-rich, neutral to slightly acidic, moist but well-drained soils. Make sure the soil has plenty of organic matter. Do not allow the soil to dry out during the growing season.
- This plant does not respond well to high summer heat and humidity but thrives in areas with cool damp summers. Shelter from cold, dry winds.
- The acidity of the soil will impact the color of your poppies: the more alkaline the soil, the more purple the color will be.
- Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and mulch round plants with garden compost or well-rotted manure.
- Perfect for beds and borders, cottage gardens, and woodland gardens.
- Deer and rabbit resistant
- Cut down to the base in late fall.
- Propagate by division of rhizomes or by potting up offsets.
- May be affected by slugs and snails or downy mildew
- Meconopsis is native to the Himalayas and surrounding regions.
Not sure which Meconopsis - Himalayan Poppy to pick?
Compare All Meconopsis - Himalayan Poppy
Buy Meconopsis 'Jimmy Bayne' (Blue Poppy)
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 7 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Meconopsis - Himalayan Poppy |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
Shutterstock
While every effort has been made to describe these plants accurately, please keep in mind that height, bloom time, and color may differ in various climates. The description of these plants has been written based on numerous outside resources.
Requirements
Hardiness | 5
– 7 |
---|---|
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Meconopsis - Himalayan Poppy |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Summer (Early,Mid) |
Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 1' – 2' (30cm – 60cm) |
Spacing | 18" – 24" (45cm – 60cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |