blue poppies

gretagreta (Zone 4b) Apr 19, 2004

I have some nice hililayan poppy seeds from England that have rather complicated sowing directions. Im supposed to start them in a tray, then transplant, then harden off and then plant in the garden after 2 months. Has anyone tried this? What happens if I just plant them outside directly? Theyre so beautiful and special I want to do the right thing, any suggestions? Thanks, Greta

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kooger Oostburg, WI(Zone 5b) Apr 19, 2004

Do a search in the forums. I read a thread on the blue poppies not long ago, I'm sure you can find it some help there.

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cinemike CREZIERES, France(Zone 8a) Apr 19, 2004

I personally like to grow Meconopsis one seed to as smallish (2" square or 3" round). THat way you don't need to ever 'drag' them out of their footing, but pot on once in their root ball before planting out. If you sow at the right time of year (say now) you hardly need to harden them off at all, since by the time they are big enough to put outside it will be July....

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balvenie Marysville, WA(Zone 7a) Apr 19, 2004

gretagreta, if you scroll down to the april11th entry in propagation there is a site that has some info on meconopsis.This year I cast some seed directly into the garden as well as in starter pots. The outdoor ones seem to be doing better than the indoor ones. Good luck

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gretagreta (Zone 4b) Apr 20, 2004

THANKYOU ALL SO MUCH FOR CARING AND SHOWING !!!!!
Greta

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