Meconopsis Sheldonii

Description

Family: Papaveraceae
Genus: Meconopsis
Species: Sheldonii
Himalayan Blue Poppy, Tibetan Blue Poppy, China Blue

Winter-hardy perennial, reaches 30-50 cm in height, blooms during summer and autumn with dark blue flowers.
Zone 3b / -37,2 ° C (-35 ° F)

Sowing : Indoors from Feb- March, sow the seeds on the surface and break a thin layer of vermiculite / sand or substrate. Water and cover with nylon / lid to maintain humidity. Germinates at temperatures above 18 ° C. These seeds germinate rapidly depending on species and origin. If germination does not occur after 3–4 weeks a cooling period of 2–4 weeks is recommended.