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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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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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