Meconopsis betonicifolia 0
Author: Adrien René Franchet (1834-1900)Family: Papaveraceae Subfamily: Papaveroideae Tribe: Papavereae
Genus: Meconopsis
Synonym(s): Cathcartia betonicifolia
English name: Himalayan blue poppy
Zone: Asia
Meconopsis betonicifolia Observed in (license)
References for the genus
- Hommes et Plantes. Vol. 21 pag. 39-44. Address
General specifications
Biological type: plant
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: bleu
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Frost resistance: 5ºF
Leaf color: dark green
Flower color: bleu
Reproduction mode: hermaphrodite plant whoes flowers produce both male and female gametes
Alpinous plant: Yes
Specifications for the Mediterranean basin
Adult size (h x w): 3,2ft x 1,6ft
Sun exposure: shadow (Sun hours: <3h Foliage: deciduous
Growth: fast
Flowering time from June until July
Specific information for our garden
Planting substrate: 40%Compost+20%Peet+40%Sand
Plant watering: 3x a week pH 5.5
Logical sequence of containers for: Perennials; forestry plate 8cm, 1L container, 2L forestry pot, 6L container, 55L container
Propagation is done by root division
Sowing instructions
SPRING Soak the seeds in ambient water for 12h. Keep in refrigerator at 39°F for 6 weeks in humid substrat. Sow the seeds at 2mm depth in the Well Drained Seed Sowing Mix between 59-68°F. During germination keep the substrate moist and in daylight. The seeds germinate in 2-20 weeks.
The average seed weight is 454,5 per gram (0,0022g).
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references for the genus
- The effects of short-term storage on germination in Meconopsis Vig. (Papaveraceae), Elliott Alan & Kenicer Gregory. Sibbaldia: The International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture 2009 Vol. 7 pag. 159-179. DOI
The average seed weight is 454,5 per gram (0,0022g).
Germination references
- Seeds: Ecology, Biogeography, and, Evolution of Dormancy and Germination, Baskin, Carol & Baskin, J.M. 2014 pag. 1-1586. DOI
Germination references for the genus
- The effects of short-term storage on germination in Meconopsis Vig. (Papaveraceae), Elliott Alan & Kenicer Gregory. Sibbaldia: The International Journal of Botanic Garden Horticulture 2009 Vol. 7 pag. 159-179. DOI
Experiences in the garden
04-03-19A Obtaining seeds from seed provider Trade Wind Seeds collected in '....'. Stock (Cultivated from unknown origin)
05-06-19 Sown 2 seeds in a tray and germinated at 06-08-19, result: 1 units in Serre4.
Protocol: Spring Strat Hum 4wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 68-77°F Damp substrate+Light 2-20w
15-01-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre8.
Protocol: Spring 0.1%A3G 30min Strat Hum 6wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 2-20w
08-01-25 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre8.
Protocol: Spring Soak 68°F 12h Strat Hum 6wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 2-20w
11-06-19B Obtaining seeds from seed provider Rare Exotic Seeds collected in '....'. (Cultivated from unknown origin)
03-03-20 Sown 18 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring Strat Hum 4wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 2-20w
. . . 2019A Production of 1 plants in our nursery (Cultivated from unknown origin)
08-04-21 1x Dead plant: No information.
26-06-20C Obtaining seeds from seed provider Sunshine Seeds collected in '....'. Stock (Cultivated from unknown origin)
03-02-21 Sown 30 seeds in a tray, they did not geminate.
Protocol: Spring Strat Hum 4wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 50-59°F Damp substrate+Light 2-20w
15-01-24 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre8.
Protocol: Spring 0.1%A3G 30min Strat Hum 6wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 2-20w
08-01-25 Sown 20 seeds in a seed plate ½, they did not geminate in Serre8.
Protocol: Spring Soak 68°F 12h Strat Hum 6wk 2mm Sowing mix+Sand 59-68°F Damp substrate+Light 2-20w