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MECONOPSIS 'Lingholm'
Commonly known as Blue poppy


(formerly and often incorrectly called M. sheldonii) - tall growing variety with varying shades of blue flowers which produce fertile seed
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Good to know
Soil should be open enough to prevent stagnation and rot in winter. Given the right conditions, a longer-lived cultivar -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, downy mildew -
Place of origin
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Blue
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped 10-15cm (4-6in) across
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Fully hardy
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Height
90cm-1.2m (3-4ft) -
Spread
60cm (24in) -
HerbaceousEarly in the year, typically January till end of March, herbaceous plants might be supplied in 9cm pots to ensure timely despatch.Seed-raised, clump-forming cultivar with elliptic leaves.
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Hardy - cold winter
Hardy in most places throughout the UK even in severe winters. May not withstand open/exposed sites or central/northern locations. Plant can withstand temperatures down to -15°C (5°F) -
Spring Seasonal Interest
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Summer Seasonal Interest
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Fertile moist well-drained soil
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Neutral to acid soil
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Partial shade
Shelter from cold, drying winds -
Mature Size90cm-1.2m (3-4ft)
60cm (24in)
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