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Meconopsis Baileyi Pink Icing Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

Meconopsis Baileyi Pink Icing Flower Seeds for Garden Planting

$16.59 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Sow seeds in early spring indoors or directly in prepared soil outdoors after last frost in a cool, shaded garden location.
Plant seeds about 1/4 inch deep in rich, slightly acidic, well-draining soil.
Keep soil consistently moist (but not waterlogged) for best germination.
Maintain cool soil temperatures around 13–18 °C for optimal sprouting.

How to Grow

Provide a partially shaded location or filtered light.
Water regularly to maintain evenly moist soil but avoid soggy conditions.
Use rich, humus-enriched, well-draining soil for healthy growth.
Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continuous blooming and tidy appearance.

Tips

Plant in woodland, rockery, or border gardens for best visual effect.
Mulch to maintain moisture and cool root zone.
Protect from excessive midday sun and extreme heat.
Use balanced fertilizer in early spring to support growth.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

Life Cycle

Perennial

plant-characteristics

Plant Characteristics

Pastel Pink Blooms

growth-habit

Growth Habit

Clump-forming

bloom-season

Bloom Season

Late Spring

flavour-profile

Flavour Profile

Ornamental

suitable-for

Suitable for

Outdoor

About
Meconopsis Baileyi Pink Icing Flower Seeds for Garden Planting
seed-type

Seed Type

Non-GMO

plant-type

Plant Type

Flowering Perennial

Meconopsis Baileyi Pink Icing is a rare Himalayan poppy variety prized for its soft pastel pink flowers and elegant presence in cool, shady garden spaces. It performs best in woodland gardens, borders, and containers with moist, well-drained soil, offering seasonal charm and ornamental value.

Planting information
planting-season

Planting Season

Spring

fruit-size

Fruit Size

N/A

plant-height

Plant Height

45–60 cm

light-requirement

Light Requirement

Partial Shade

water-needs

Water Needs

Moderate

hardiness-zones

Hardiness Zones

USDA 5–8

container-garden

Container Garden

Yes

plant-spacing

Plant Spacing

30–45 cm

planting-depth

Planting Depth

0.5 cm

growing-conditions

Growing Conditions

Cool

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
Seed Count
100
GTIN
036000179163

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Meconopsis 'Pink Icing' retain its soft pink color every season?

Yes. The variety is known for its delicate pink blooms, although slight variations in shade can occur with seed-grown plants and growing conditions.

Does Meconopsis 'Pink Icing' form compact clumps as it matures?

Yes. It develops neat clumps of softly hairy foliage before producing upright flowering stems in the growing season.

Can Meconopsis 'Pink Icing' be grown in alpine or woodland gardens?

Yes. It is well suited to cool woodland borders, alpine-style gardens, and other sheltered locations with consistently moist soil.

Will some seedlings produce blue flowers instead of pink?

Yes. Occasionally, seed-grown plants may revert to blue-flowered forms, a natural characteristic noted for this selection.

Do the flowers stand above the foliage on tall stems?

Yes. Slender flowering stems rise above the leafy clumps, displaying the blooms prominently for an elegant garden effect.

Can Meconopsis 'Pink Icing' benefit from protection against strong afternoon sun?

Yes. A sheltered position with partial shade helps protect the delicate flowers and foliage from excessive heat and sunlight.