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Meconopsis 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.
Meconopsis x cookei 'Old Rose' is an easy-to-grow, vigorous hybrid of Meconopsis quintuplinervia and Meconopsis punicea. It bears dusky pink, bell-shaped, nodding flowers. For best results, grow in moist but well drained, neutral to acidic soil, in partial shade.
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Meconopsis ‘Old rose’ and wildlife
Meconopsis ‘Old rose’ is known for attracting bees. It has nectar/pollen rich flowers.
Is known to attract Bees
Bees
Is not known to attract Beneficial insects
Beneficial insects
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Butterflies/Moths
Butterflies/Moths
Is not known to attract Other pollinators
Other pollinators
Is Meconopsis ‘Old rose’ poisonous?
Meconopsis ‘Old rose’ has no toxic effects reported.
