Welsh Poppy (Meconopsis Cambrica) - 400 Seeds

Welsh Poppy – meconopsis cumbrica has bright yellow flowers and very attractive almost fern like foliage. It is one of a very small number of wildflowers that will grow well on dry, poor soils where there is very little light. As such Welsh poppy plants can be used to great effect to brighten up areas otherwise dull and quite unattractive. It will also grow well on old walls and in rock gardens and Welsh poppy seeds will often find a niche within small cracks in pavings. The seed capsules of Welsh poppy are quick to develop and will hold a large quantity of distinctive dark black seeds which are retained for a long period and can easily be collected in a paper bag. Plants will then go completely dormant over winter, shedding all their foliage but the bright green leaves are quick to reappear in the spring followed by a mass of yellow flowers which look stunning in spring sunshine especially when being blown around in a gentle breeze. For stunning colour combinations, Welsh poppies can be grown with red Corn poppies or combined with other more unusual varieties such as Long-headed or Prickly poppies.

Sow outside in spring or autumn where you intend them to grow with plenty of leaf mould if possible. If you have a shady spot, especially in a wooded area, then this would make a quite exotic addition to the garden with its delicate yellow blooms.  It will readily self seed and soon establish a good colony in a suitable situation. If starting off inside, sow in a seed tray of peat compost.  Do not cover the tiny seed, but cover the tray with glass to prevent drying out.  Prick out when large enough to handle.

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