Meconopsis grandis Prain 'Himal Sky'
A clump-forming perennial to around 70cm in height, with rosettes of lance-shaped, pale green foliage which emerges early in the season, initially covered in brown hairs which become less noticable as the foliage matures. Stiff, upright stems of blue flowers with yellow stamens appear from late spring to early summer. Ideal for shadier locations in the garden
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Size
Ultimate height
0.5–1 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 | Blue | Green | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Summer | Blue | Green | ||
| Autumn | ||||
| Winter |
Position
- Partial shade
Aspect
East–facing or West–facing
Exposure
Sheltered Hardiness
H5Botanical details
- Family
- Papaveraceae
- Native to GB / Ireland
- 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
Unresolved
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 or propagate by seed, Unlike many others, this cultivar comes true from 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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