How to grow Tibetan Poppy

Meconopsis betonicifolia

Medium

Needs acidic well-drained soil, yet rich enough in organic matter to provide nutrients.

Growing Tibetan poppy from seed

sow in very early spring in good free draining seed compost, just ben. surface. Place in cold-frame or sheltered area, keep moist and cool (light frost beneficial). Leave cool for abt 5 weeks, then bring into a warmer area (soil temp 60-70F). Plant out in semi-shade

Harvesting Tibetan poppy

To save seeds (which are microscopically tiny, oy), When blooms fade, a round seedpod is formed, turning from green to brown. Once the pod turns brown, cut off and allow to completely dry before cracking open and removing hundreds of small (and I mean really really small) sand-like seeds.

How long does Tibetan poppy take to grow?

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Other names for Tibetan poppy

Himalayan blue poppy

Footnotes

¹ The Garden of Eaden Friday, 17 April 2009 HIMALAYAN BLUE POPPY – Meconopsis betonicifolia http://gardenofeaden.blogspot.com/2009/04/himalayan-blue-poppy-meconopsis.html