MECONOPSIS 'Slieve Donard'
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MECONOPSIS 'Slieve Donard'
Commonly known as Blue poppy
(syn. 'Dawyck'). Sky blue.
£15.00 , 3+ £13.00
Full Plant Details - Sun/Soil & other attributes
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Good to know
Soil should be open enough to prevent stagnation and rot in winter -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, downy mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Blue
Rich blue -
Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped 6-10cm (2½-4in) across
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SingleRow of petals round conspicuous stamens - no more than 8 petals
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Woodland garden
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Fully hardy
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Height
1m (39in) -
Spread
30cm (12in)
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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, entire leaves. Flowers have long, pointed petals
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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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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 Size1m (39in)
30cm (12in)
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