MECONOPSIS wilsonii
Purple-blue flowers.
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Good to know
Produces heads of closely packed flowers. Soil should be open enough to prevent stagnation and rot in winter -
Pests & Diseases
Slugs, snails, powdery mildew -
Place of origin
Garden origin -
Purple
Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetBlue-purple with gold eyes -
Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Height
1.2m (4ft) -
Spread
45cm (18in)
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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.Flower heads open over an extended period in late spring on a stout, hairy stem from a rosette of thick, wavy 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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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 Size1.2m (4ft)
45cm (18in)
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