Blue Poppies

I recently visited Longwood Gardens with the DC Flower Safari Meetup Group and had a fantastic time – we had a chance to see and photograph the Blue Poppies!!!!

Blue poppies are native to the Himalayas. They are very difficult – if not impossible – to grow in warm climates. Research has shown that when exposed to temperatures warmer than 70 degrees – these cold-loving plants begin to die. Longwood Gardens in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania is one of the few places you can see them south of the Himalayas, Scotland or Alaska. Each year in March, the blue poppies are on display at Longwood.

This year, a few were already on display on March 4 – talking with the garden staff – they said more will be on exhibit later in the week. If you have a chance to visit Longwood Gardens in the next few weeks – I’d recommend visiting. The blue poppies are incredible.

Here are some of my photos of the beautiful flowers.

Blue Poppies

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