Meconopsis betonicifolia - Himalayan poppy

continental : Let’s water these plants only when there are prolonged droughts; if the weather is mild, we can water once every 1-2 weeks, using 1-2 glasses of water, but only if the ground is completely dry.

alpine : During wintry months watering will be sporadic; we suggest irrigating only when the climate is mild and the ground is dry. If the temperatures are very harsh, we can interrupt watering, otherwise let’s act every 2-3 weeks with 0-1 glasses of water.

mediterranean : During the cold months watering takes place only during the mild days, let’s avoid harsh, freezing days, by watering every 0-1 weeks or less with 2-3 glasses of water.

continental : To avoid damage by excessive exposure to the sun it is advisable to grow this plant in a shady place, protected by direct sunrays.
The Meconopsis betonicifolia can stand the cold and can even stand prolonged freezing and very harsh temperatures; therefore it’s grown in the garden.

alpine : We suggest locating the The Meconopsis betonicifolia away from direct solar rays, in a shady place.
The Meconopsis betonicifolia can stand the cold and can be grown in the garden even during the coldest months of the year.

mediterranean : This plant favours shady places, avoid exposure to direct solar rays.
The Meconopsis betonicifolia is a very rustic plant, which can stand without problems the winter cold.

Fertilization Meconopsis betonicifolia : In the winter great part of the perennial plants have a period of vegetative rest, therefore it’s not necessary to fertilize them.

Treatments Meconopsis betonicifolia : Towards the end of the winter, before the buds get bigger, let’s apply a defensive treatment against the most common fungi diseases, using a fungicide based on sulphur and copper.

Meconopsis betonicifolia - Papavero blu dell'Himalaya