Janice wrote:

In October I bought an inexpensive blue poppy (meconopsis?) from Morrisons
supermarket. I stuck the plant in a pot of all-purpose soil and it's now
overwintering in my ever-so-slightly-heated greenhouse.

I understand these plants are difficult to grow. In what way are they
difficult?

Any hints and tips on cultivation, soil requirements, etc., greatly
appreciated.

Thanks.

Everybody else has pretty well covered the target. Lime haters, need rich soil
high organic content, shortish lived/sometimes monocarpic, need dappled shade,
cool humid but not soggy conditions, resent root disturbance. Having said that,
they are hardy plants and don't need mollycoddling. If your plant flowers
collect some seeds and sow them straight away on a tray of ericaceous compost.
The easiest way to start with 'difficult' plants is to grow them before anybody
gets chance to tell you they're supposed to be difficult ;~}}
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