Meconopsis betonicifolia - Himalayan poppy

Treatments Meconopsis betonicifolia : Normally a pesticide treatment is applied at the beginning of spring, to prevent the growth of aphids; in the same period it is applied also a Bordeaux mixture treatment, against fungal diseases. Following treatments are applied only in case there is a presence of parasites. Acidophil plants often need greening fertilizers treatments, against the ferric chlorosis.

continental : It is advisable regular but not excessive waterings; increase waterings in spring and summer and decrease them when the cold period starts, suspend them in winter. Always allow the soil to dry out completely between two waterings. Avoid water stagnations.

alpine : Water The Meconopsis betonicifolia rather regularly from March to October, always allowing the soil to dry out well between two waterings. Avoid water excesses or stagnating water; during the cold season waterings can be decreased or suspended.

mediterranean : It is advisable to intervene only when the soil is dry, however avoiding to expose the plant to long duration drought periods. We can decrease waterings or even suspend them during cold months.

continental : These plants prefer the shadow, therefore avoid to expose them to direct sunlight or to place them in excessively bright locations.
Grow The Meconopsis betonicifolia outside all year long; it is a rustic plant.

alpine : These plants prefer very shady locations, they do not like to be exposed to direct sunlight.
This is a very rustic plant, that is grown in the garden all year long without any problem.

mediterranean : Grow The Meconopsis betonicifolia in completely shady locations.
These plants are very rustic and survive in the garden also in case of long intense frosts.

Fertilization Meconopsis betonicifolia : Give some fertilizer during the vegetative period, dissolving it in normal waterings every 15-20 days, or mixing a slow-release fertilizer with the soil.

Meconopsis betonicifolia - Papavero blu dell'Himalaya