Meconopsis (Infertile Blue Group) 'Mrs Jebb'
Himalayan blue poppy 'Mrs Jebb'
A short-lived perennial about 1m tall, forming a rosette of oval, hairy leaves suffused with red-purple when young. In summer, erect, leafy stems bear a cluster of deep clear blue poppies with slightly ruffled petals and contrasting yellow stamens. The seed capsules, covered in bristly hairs, are decorative but contain no viable seed
Synonyms
Meconopsis × sheldonii 'Miss Jebb'Meconopsis grandis 'Mrs Jebbs'
see moreMeconopsis grandis 'Miss Jebbs'
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Size
Ultimate height
1–1.5 metresTime to ultimate height
2–5 yearsUltimate spread
0.1–0.5 metresGrowing conditions
Moisture
Moist but well–drainedpH
Acid, NeutralColour & scent
| Stem | Flower | Foliage | Fruit | |
| Spring | Purple Green | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | Green | |
| Autumn | Green | |||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to the UK
- No
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Habit
- Clump forming
- Genus
Meconopsis can be annuals, biennials, evergreen or herbaceous perennials, often monocarpic, with rosettes of hairy leaves and bowl-shaped flowers that may be solitary on a leafless stem, or in racemes or panicles on a leafy stem
- Name status
Accepted
How to grow
Cultivation
Grow in dappled shade in humus rich, slightly acidic soil with good drainage and protection from drying winds. Thrives in areas with cool damp summers; best planted in soil that does not dry out in summer or get waterlogged in winter
Propagation
Propagate by division; this cultivar does not produce viable seed
Suggested planting locations and garden types
- Cottage and informal garden
- Flower borders and beds
Pruning
Cut back spent flower stems
Pests
Diseases
May be susceptible to downy mildews
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