If there was ever a shade-loving plant which makes you sit bolt upright with surprise, Meconopsis grandis certainly fits the bill. They aren’t really poppies, but that doesn’t matter: they are blue and they look like poppies, which means they turn heads. The trick is to plant them in a nice large group under trees, and make sure you plan the bed so that no other plants are flowering at the time, as these plants need all the limelight.
Vital stats:
Location:
Moist, rich, lime-free soil, sheltered from strong winds
Light:
Partial or full shade
When to plant:
Spring or Autumn
What can I expect from this plant?
Height: 5ft
Spread: 2ft
Flowers: June
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