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
- 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
