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Meconopsis cambrica
- Self-sows
- Loved by Garden Birds
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Tried & tested by Sarah
Super productive variety
Easy to grow
The classic Welsh Poppy grows happily in sun or shade and will self-sow into nooks and crannies to soften paths, patios and walls. No garden should be without it
On occasion we may need to send you an alternative variety to the one shown, which will be selected by our growing team to ensure its suitability. It will be of equal or greater value to the original. Please contact our customer service team if there are any problems.
- Self-sows
- Loved by Garden Birds
Product details
- Type
- Biennial or Short-lived Perennial
- Position
- Border (Front)
- Soil
- Acid - Neutral
- Flowers
- May - September
- Height
- 30cm (12in)
- Common name
- Welsh Poppy
- Moisture
- Moist but Well-drained
- Aspect
- Part Shade
- Spread
- 45cm (18in)
- Cultivation
- Sow spring or autumn on the surface of moist seed compost. Cover thinly and place in a cold frame, or a sheltered position outside. May require a few cycles of warm weather followed by cooler conditions, before germination occurs.
Care Tips
Prefers a deep, moist and fertile soil in a sheltered, partially shaded position – ideal for a woodland border.
Flowering Time
May - September
