Does anyone here grow Himalayan blue poppies in their garden ? Do you have any good tips for growing them. I am in zone 6, in southern Missouri, and hope to grow some this season. I just love their blue colors.
There is some advice on starting the seeds here... Himalayan Blue Poppy I think Droopy has had them in her garden. It's way too warm in my garden so as much as I would love to have them I won't put them to that torture. Meconopsis grandis (Himalayan Blue Poppy)
I love this flower..... I want to put it in next to my red poppies..... would that look great???? Well, I am going to get some of these this Summer.....that's for sure.
I think if I put them on the east or north side of my house, they might do okay. They cannot take the heat, but do great in colder climates I have read. They also like partial shade according to what I have read.
Thanks, I think I can find a place for them here...That's unusual for us to worry about the heat but we rather have to worry about the cold in the Winter.
AAnightowl, are these those Breadseed poppies? That's what i am growing this year for the first time. Toni, that link was really helpful. I am sort of following along sjoerd's ideas...less letting the cat eat them... and have the seeds in the fridge at the moment. Will be starting them soon in the greenhouse (probably a little late, but I think it will work).
Bunkie, I have no idea if they are the "breadseed" poppies that you mention. I know they put poppy seed on breads, but have no idea if they will grow blue poppies or not. Nice to meet you. I haven't seen you here before.
Yes, nice to meet you too. When I have time I'll look up more info on the breadseed and post. Welcome to the forum!
Yes, they are the same. I am going to get some and will start them in my greenhouse. I will do the opposite of the usual and keep them in the coolest place in the greenhouse during the heat of the Summer. I love them....
Will poppy seeds in the seasoning section of my grocery store grow BLUE poppies, or just poppies in general? I have planted poppies several times, and they never grew even though I followed the tips from one of the garden editors on BHG [Justin]. I found a site with a different idea which I want to try. http://gardenofeaden.blogspot.com/2009/ ... -from.html