MECONOPSIS wilsonii
Purple-blue flowers.
Plant Details
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Floweringlocal_floristJanlocal_floristFeblocal_floristMarlocal_floristAprlocal_floristMaylocal_floristJunlocal_floristJullocal_floristAuglocal_floristSeplocal_floristOctlocal_floristNovlocal_floristDec
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Good to knowProduces heads of closely packed flowers. Soil should be open enough to prevent stagnation and rot in winter
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Pests & DiseasesSlugs, snails, powdery mildew
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Place of originGarden origin
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PurpleShades of purple/mauve/lilac/violetBlue-purple with gold eyes
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Cup-shapedShallowly cup-shaped
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Fully hardy
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Height1.2m (4ft)
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Spread45cm (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 winterHardy 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)
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Spring Seasonal Interest
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Mature Size1.2m (4ft)
45cm (18in)
Planting Tips and Care Advice
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Soil Conditions
Fertile moist well-drained soilNeutral to acid soil
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Sun Requirements
Partial shadeShelter from cold, drying winds
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