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Meconopis is a genus of plants in the poppy family, the most common of which grown in Britain are the Welsh poppy, Meconopsis cambrica, and the Himalayan blue poppy, Meconopsis betonicifolia. The flowers are a similar shape and structure to true poppies, but they can be identified as meconopsis by their seedheads. Rather than 'pepper pot' seedheads typical of true poppies, meconopsis seedheads are thin and long.
Himalayan poppies bear spectacular, bowl-shaped blue flowers with bright yellow centres, in late spring to early summer. They make a dramatic statement when grown en masse, and do best when grown in moist, neutral to acid soil in partial shade.
Meconopis 'Marit' is a pretty, white-flowered Himalayan poppy. Like its blue cousins, it's perfect for growing in shady gardens, and looks gorgeous when grown alongside blue poppies. For best results grow 'Marit' in moist but well-drained soil. If the soil isn't moist enough plants may die.
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Meconopsis ‘Marit’ and wildlife
Meconopsis ‘Marit’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
