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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.

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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

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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

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