Meconopsis 'Lingholm'

Meconopsis 'Lingholm'

 - (Fertile Blue Group) comm. Himalayan Blue Poppy

This is technically part of the "fertile blue group" of Meconopsis. Not common in cultivation, but this is a reliable form of this perennial from The Himalayas, with enormous electric, cobalt-blue flowers, up to four inches (10cm) across and distinctive rusty brown hairs on the stems and new leaves. Certainly the best form of this group available in the world today.

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Unit Description:

50 Plants / Tray

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Flowering Time:

June - July

Height x Spread:

100 x 40 cm

Available to Order:

February - May

Recommend Sales:

March - June

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Alternative Names:

(Fertile Blue Group) comm. Himalayan Blue Poppy

Narrative Description:

This is technically part of the "fertile blue group" of Meconopsis. Not common in cultivation, but this is a reliable form of this perennial from The Himalayas, with enormous electric, cobalt-blue flowers, up to four inches (10cm) across and distinctive rusty brown hairs on the stems and new leaves. Certainly the best form of this group available in the world today.

Ideal Conditions:

Prefers partial shade, or shade with moist, not too dry, but free-draining soil or compost.

Possible Situation:

A brilliant addition to a cottage garden border as this plant will stand out from others in a mixed planting situation.

Resilience:

Hardy

Habit:

Clump Forming

Height x Spread / Trail:

100 x 40 cm

Features:

Attracts Wildlife

Typical Season:

Summer

Flower Colour:

blue

Foliage Colour:

green

Flowering Time:

June - July

Planting Recommendations:

Bed/Border

Prefers:

Part Sun

Shade

Temperature Tolerance:

A hardy plant which should survive normal winter conditions outside, especially if protected from the hardest frosts.

Plant Care:

Cultural Information

Family:

PAPAVERACEAE

Genus:

Meconopsis

Cultivar:

Lingholm

Alternative Names:

(Fertile Blue Group) comm. Himalayan Blue Poppy

Category:

Hardy Perennials

Recommended Pot Sizes:

11cm

1Ltr

3Ltr+

Pot Spacing:

Leave enough room so that foliage does not overlap within crop time.

Typical time required from pot to sale:

26 weeks over Winter

10 weeks in Spring / Summer

Based on producing a finished pot size of 1L for plug products and 2L for liner products. (*)

Growing Media / Irrigation / Water Capacity:

Free draining - keep evenly moist

Feeding / Fertilser
(during crop time):

NPK balanced feeding

Feeding Frequency:

Requires infrequent feeding (Low EC)

Recommended pH:

Standard 5.0 to 5.5

Growth Regulation PGR:

Due to the current approval situation, please contact your PGR provider

Temperature During Production:

Cool crop 4 - 12°C

Requires Shade

Temperature During Transport:

12-16°C

Availability

Available for Delivery:

February - May

Recommended Sales Window:

March - June

Forecast Availability:

Wk/Yr:26/25
Qty:36

Please note: this forecasted availability is a guide only. Quantities can be increased or produced earlier on request.

Point of Sale Material:

XL 15cm (£5.25)

P&D Susceptibility

Common Pests:

Aphid

Common Diseases:

Botrytis

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Additional Notes (*):

All information provided is based on producing a default finished pot size of 1L for our plug products, and 2L for 7cm and 9cm liner products. For alternative pot sizes please adjust cultural notes accordingly.

Finishing times - Based on average estimated climatic and environmental conditions, and are for guidance purposes only.

Temperature – These conditions assume a protected ornamental growing environment. Recommended growing is generally above 5°C.

Feeding – Does not specify controlled release or liquid fertiliser application. This choice will depend on your conditions, requirements and preferences – please contact your fertiliser consultant for suitable products to meet your requirements.

Growing media and pH – Is shown for guidance purposes only - please contact your growing media consultant for suitable growing media to meet your requirements.



Disclaimer

This information is for guidance purposes only and is based upon our own growing environment and experience during trials. It is wise to use your own knowledge about your growing conditions and local environment in order to make informed cultural decisions.

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