{"product_id":"blue-himalayan-poppy-me3015r","title":"Himalayan Blue Poppy Seeds, Meconopsis Betonicifolia, Baileyi ME3015R","description":"WINTER PLANTING FOR COOL CLIMATES\u003cbr\u003e FOR CLIMATE ZONES 5-7 Plant when temperatures are 45 degrees or less.\u003cbr\u003e If you wait until spring, you will have to cold stratify the seeds in your refrigerator. Please note that this is very risky, as these prefer a natural winter stratification with freezing and thawing cycles, with a gradual warming of the soil that they would experience in their native habitat.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Limited quantity due to the fact that these seeds must be very fresh. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e The challenging but highly sought after elusive Blue Himalayan Poppy! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e NOTE: I do not recommend attempting to grow these in climates warmer than zone 7 (with some exceptions in particular climates of zone 8 - see below). They need a period of cold to germinate. Zones as cold as 4 are possible with heavy mulching. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These are ideal for mountainous rock gardens and will specifically do well\u003cbr\u003e In the Pacific Northwest where the weather is cool and wet. They are the national flower of Scotland where conditions are perfect for them and very similar to the Pacific Northwest. They will grow well in other regions, but I would not recommend them if your climate is desert-like, very hot, very dry or both. Humidity is good but not hot humidity. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These need part shade, they will not tolerate full sun. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e If you are in a tropical climate, I would recommend any other poppies other than Himalayan or Oriental poppies. Annual poppies grown in fall are your best bet. You are welcome to try to grow them in warmer climates, but unfortunately, I cannot guarantee that the seeds will sprout or live long enough to flower.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These are actually best planted in the fall or very early spring. Reason being is that they need a period of cold to germinate. They WILL NOT flower the first year. Even if you grow from divisions, they will not flower until their second year.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e These prefer acidic well draining soil, they like a lot of water but they don’t want to sit in it. You can amend your soil with acidifier and\/or pink bark\/mulch to print the ph down. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Given the right conditions, these will absolutely wow you with their unique and unusual blue blooms.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Blooms are 4 inches across. It grows 3-4 feet tall and 1-2 feet wide. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Growing zones 5-7 only. I cannot guarantee and do not recommend growing these in a climate warmer than 7.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e 15 very fresh seeds. \u003cbr\u003e It is imperative that Himalayan poppy seeds are fresh. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e I combine shipping on all seed orders, you pay one flat fee for as many seeds as you would like for no additional shipping. Orders over $35 for any combination of items in my shop ship for free! \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e All of my seeds are tested and guaranteed. Most of my seeds are fresh off of my own plants.","brand":"SeedCult","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53058308735339,"sku":"ME3015R","price":3.05,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/5815\/2043\/files\/0_859f2148-3fbf-486b-b83a-30768d543353.jpg?v=1775072219","url":"https:\/\/seedcult.com\/products\/blue-himalayan-poppy-me3015r","provider":"SeedCult","version":"1.0","type":"link"}