poppy

Meconopsis 'Lingholm' poppies should be watered consistently, but not too frequently; about once per week should suffice. Make sure to water deeply so that the soil is moistened throughout, but not soggy. Avoid splashing water onto the foliage, as this can cause fungal diseases. During their active growing period (spring to summer) poppies should be watered more regularly. Increase watering to twice per week, or even 3 times per week if soil is drying out quickly. This species does not like overly wet soil so if there are signs of excessive moisture (i.e. pooling water, wilting), reduce watering. In autumn and winter, watering frequency can be reduced to once every 10-14 days. This species is drought-tolerant, so it can survive moderate levels of drought. Make sure to water deeply and less often, rather than only giving surface level water.

Poppies need plenty of sunlight to thrive and should have around 6-8 hours of direct sunlight per day. For the poppy variety Meconopsis 'Lingholm', this sunlight should be in the form of full sun, which means the plant should have direct exposure to the sun from mid-morning to mid-afternoon with some midday shade. The plants should have indirect sunlight, such as light from a nearby window, in the early morning and late afternoon, avoiding more intense direct light at those times.

Poppy (Meconopsis 'Lingholm') should be pruned during late spring to early summer after flowering is finished. The flower spikes can be cut back to a height of 4-6 inches above the soil level. This will encourage bushy, vigorous growth and will also make the bloom healthier and stronger in the following season. Dead stems should be removed to maintain the overall shape of the plant. Prune sparingly as too much pruning can reduce blooming in the following season.