The Himalayan
Blue Poppy is a stunning pure blue poppy that is native to the Himalayan Mountains
of Asia. It is native to the western Himalayas, northern Burma, Tibet and
Yunnan Province in China where it is typically found in shady mountain areas,
mountain meadows, slopes and woodlands. It is noted for producing large, deep
sky blue flowers (to 4-5″ across) in late spring. Flowers are shallowly
cup-shaped usually with 4 petals. Plants were observed in 1922 in the East
Rongbuk Valley in Tibet growing at an elevation of 16,000 feet by members of a
British mountaineering expedition led by George Leigh Mallory. Established
plants typically grow 18-40″ tall on stems rising from a basal rosette of
bristly, entire or coarsely toothed, cuneate, narrow-oblanceolate, medium green
leaves (to 12″ long). Spent flowers give way to narrow seed pods. Flowers
bloom in spring. This species is the National Flower of Bhutan.
Grow in loose,
peaty, moderately rich, slightly acidic, very well-drained but evenly moist
soils in part shade. Plants will not survive unless properly sited in a
suitable climate. Plants prefer cool humid shade in woodland-like conditions,
with summer temperatures typically occurring below 80 degrees F. and with
winter temperatures remaining mild. Part shade helps insulate plants from the
heat of the sun. During the growing season, soils must not be allowed to dry
out. Mulch will prevent some loss of moisture. However, soils must have
superior drainage and some soil dryness in winter to prevent the onset of root
rot. Impressive flowering poppy for part shade areas of the landscape. Hardy in
zones 4-8.
Jackson (verified owner) –
The seeds had a great germination rate
David (verified owner) –
These seeds came right up and started producing squash. Can’t ask for more than that.
Camden (verified owner) –
Very well worth the money.
Samuel (verified owner) –
Very fast delivery.
Angel (verified owner) –
WOW!! Not one dud in the bunch!! Shortly after planting they started growing ! These are really great packet of seeds!!!