Meconopsis napaulensis (Satin Poppy)
Satin Poppy, Nepal Poppy
Stately and easy to grow, Meconopsis napaulensis (Satin Poppy) is a short-lived perennial boasting tall racemes of nodding, shallowly cup-shaped, yellow, pink, red, or white flowers, 4 in. across (10 cm), in late spring to early summer. The blossoms are borne on erect, slender stems arising from a basal rosette of oblong to lance-shaped, deeply lobed leaves felted with silvery hairs. The bold evergreen foliage is quite beautiful and is worth growing for the leaves alone. A clump of Satin Poppies is a pretty sight in the late spring garden and the evergreen rosettes add winter interest. This plant is monocarpic: it sets seeds and dies after flowering. However, Satin Poppy is easy to grow from seed. It will take it between 2-5 years to flower.
- Grows in clumps up to 4-5 ft. tall (120-150 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
- 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.
- 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
- May be affected by slugs and snails or downy mildew. Root rot will occur in poorly drained soils.
- Native to Eastern Asia - the Himalayas to China, Nepal, and Szechwan.
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Requirements
Hardiness | 8
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 9 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Meconopsis - Himalayan Poppy |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |
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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 | 8
– 9 |
---|---|
Heat Zones | 8
– 9 |
Plant Type | Perennials |
Plant Family | Meconopsis - Himalayan Poppy |
Exposure | Partial Sun |
Season of Interest |
Spring (Late) Summer (Early) |
Height | 4' – 5' (120cm – 150cm) |
Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
Spacing | 36" (90cm) |
Water Needs | Average |
Maintenance | Average |
Soil Type | Clay, Loam |
Soil pH | Acid, Neutral |
Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
Characteristics | Showy, Evergreen |
Tolerance | Deer, Rabbit |
Garden Uses | Beds and Borders |
Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage |