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MECONOPSIS 'Branklyn'
Commonly known as Blue poppy
Blue Himalayan poppy.
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Good to know
Named after Branklyn Garden, Perth, Scotland. Soil should be open enough to prevent stagnation and rot in winter -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, downy mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Blue
Vivid blue -
Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped to 12cm (4¾in) across
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Fully hardy
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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.Rosette-forming, hairy, coarsely toothed, elliptic-oblong to lance-shaped leaves 15-30cm (6-12in) long
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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 Size
60cm (24in)
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