MECONOPSIS wilsonii

Purple-blue flowers.
  • Purple
    Shades of purple/mauve/lilac/violet
    Blue-purple with gold eyes
  • Height
    1.2m (4ft)
  • Spread
    45cm (18in)
  • Herbaceous
    Early 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
  • 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)
  • Partial shade
    Shelter from cold, drying winds

MECONOPSIS wilsonii

 
Seeds £7.00 per packet 
Free delivery for this item
Collect only available from our nursery nr Redruth in Cornwall Ready in 3 - 5 days
Delivery Information Normally 3 - 5 days
plant size comparison icon Per Packet
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  • Additional Features
    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
  • Flower Shape
    Cup-shaped
    Shallowly cup-shaped
  • Hardiness
    Fully hardy
  • Seasonal Interest
    Spring
  • Soil Conditions
    Fertile moist well-drained soil
    Neutral to acid soil
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1.2m (4ft)
 Herbaceous - guide for size not form Watering Can
  45cm (18in)
  

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