The Magic of the Blue-poppy

Online Conservation and Stewardship Class

Close-up of rare Himalayan blue poppy flowers (Meconopsis) with light blue petals and dark centers, blooming above a carpet of smaller purple flowers.

Tuesday, March 17, 2026
6:30–7:30 pm

Fee: $12

Fee for Innovators, Gardens Preferred, and Gardens Premium Members: $10

This class is intended as an adult learning experience. Find out more about our Family Learning experiences.

Registrations may be cancelled up to two weeks before the event, and your registration fee, less a $30 processing fee, will be refunded. Please note that refunds are not available for programs moved to scheduled inclement weather dates.

To notify us of your cancellation, email us or call 610-388-5454.

Few flowers capture the imagination quite like the blue-poppy—a botanical marvel celebrated for its rare, luminous color and delicate beauty.

This webinar offers an in-depth look at this captivating plant, exploring its natural history, the story of its cultivation and display at Longwood Gardens, the unique conditions required for its care and propagation, where else they can be seen in the world, and what makes them such a prized feature in cool-climate gardens.

Blending horticultural insight with a touch of history and wonder, this program invites plant enthusiasts and garden lovers alike to experience the magic of the blue-poppy from seed to spectacular bloom.

Location

Online, via Zoom

Instructor

Alexandra Costantini, Kevin Murphy

Gardens Preferred, Gardens Premium Members and Innovators save on Continuing Education Courses