Blue-poppies

Busting the Myth of the Himalayan Blue-poppy

Once considered a myth, blue-poppies (Meconopsis ‘Lingholm’) are alive and thriving at Longwood Gardens. These spectacular flowers—which are native to the high elevations of the Himalayan Mountains—reside in our Conservatory where temperatures are kept cool to make the plants comfortable during their flowering season.

At Longwood, we force the blue-poppies to flower every year in March. This cultivar, 'Lingholm', produces large flowers that are four-inches in diameter on average. The substantial petals are a mesmerizing deep sky blue color.  When under stress, the plant may show a mauve tint.

Blue-poppies are infrequently cultivated outside their native habitat. Given the right conditions, however, they can thrive in gardens located in the northern regions of the U.S. and Europe.

From Our Blog - Blue-poppies

A True Blue Spectacle
close up image of a blue poppy flower in full bloom

A True Blue Spectacle

By Juergen Steininger, on March 17, 2011
The Allure of Blue
blue-poppies in bloom surrounded by green leaves

The Allure of Blue

By Peter Zale, on March 6, 2018
A Sea of Blue to See
a blue flower with green stems

A Sea of Blue to See

By Karl Gercens, on April 12, 2010