Meconopsis Baileyi Hensol Violet

Description

Meconopsis Baileyi Hensol Violet is an excellent plant for moist shady borders and woodland edges although it does not want winter wet. It is one of the most sought after Himalayan Blue Poppies. The mid-green leaves (can be blue-green in some conditions) are oblong and cordate at the base. In June & July the beautiful blue flowers are carried in groups of 3 or 4. The tissue-like flowers are surprisingly robust and make a good cut flower as well as being valuable for pollinators. The dried seed pods are popular with flower arrangers.

This hardy Himalayan Blue Poppy can be short lived but usually seeds itself around. For best results do not allow it to flower in the first year.

More Details:

Family: Papaveraceae 
Syn: Meconopsis betonicifolia ‘Hensol Violet’
Common Name: Himalayan Blue Poppy, Tibetan Blue Poppy
Native: Tibet, Yunnan, Upper Burma though this variety was discovered at Hensol House, Scotland
Height x Spread: 90cm x 30cm (36″ x 12″)
Soil Type: Fertile, Moist, Well Drained especially  in Winter
Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Aspect: Sun or Semi Shade
UK Hardiness: Hardy
Flowering Time: Summer
Flower Colour: Mauve Blue
Foliage Colour: Blue-Green