Verwöhnen Sie sich mit diesen seltenen, aus dem Himalaya stammenden, Mohn. Faszinierende, seidige Blüten in einem wunderschönen Lila über flaumigen Blättern geben dieser Gruppenpflanze eine atemberaubende Wirkung in schattigen Rabatten und wäldlichen Gegenden.

Sow February to June or September to October. Place seed on the surface of a good free draining compost and cover with a very fine sprinkling of compost or vermiculite. Seal container inside a polythene bag and place outdoors in a coldframe or sheltered corner. Keep the compost moist and protect from heavy rain but not frost; germination can take 1 to 3 months. Once germinated, place at 10-15C (50-59F) and water carefully to avoid damping off problems.

Transplant into 7.5cm (3 inch) pots once seedlings have 2 true leaves. Grow on in cooler conditions, with shade from strong sunlight. When well grown, plant 45cm (18 inches) apart in deep, moist loam in a sheltered, partially shaded position.