Meconopsis napaulensis. Mixed Satin Poppy Seeds. Native to Central Nepal to South-western China. This genus contains some of the most exquisitely beautiful of all flowering plants. Not the easiest of plants to grow, they do best in moderately rich, woodland soil- moist yet with perfect drainage. However, do try them – we guarantee that when you succeed in flowering them, there will be celebrations and the neighbors will be invited in to see for themselves. A superbly beautiful biennial or short-lived perennial. Not only is it well worth growing for its lovely shades of yellow, blue, red, purple and white flowers, each up to 3 inches across, borne profusely on a branching flower stem reaching up to as much as 8 feet in height. Particularly beautiful in winter when its leaves are formed into a rosette, which can be over 3 feet across, of fine-cut foliage covered with reddish hair. A very special poppy for experienced shade gardeners and collectors. Simply beautiful!
Shades of yellow, blue, red, purple and white flowers. Grows 6 - 8 feet high. Soil: Acidic and cool. Full shade to mostly shade. Freely reseeds itself. Growing instructions included. Start seed in containers in spring in a coldframe, or other sheltered location. As with all Meconopsis, care must be taken not to disturb the roots when transplanting. Grow on in semi shade in moist but well drained, humus rich soil. For maximum freshness, please keep seed refrigerated in its original packaging until it is time to plant. Perennial Zones 7-10
50 poppy seeds.

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