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May 22, 2012 at 3:53 PM

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Himalayan Blue Poppies at the Rhododendron Garden

Posted by Bettina Hansen


BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Jane Dittmar of Renton reaches to feel the fuzz of the Himalayan Blue Poppies at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way Sunday May 20, 2012.

The rare sight of crinkly light blue and azure poppies, with a hint of deep purple, is a sight to behold at The Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way. The Himalayan Blue Poppies, or Meconopsis lingholm, are a fussy flower to grow, but the results can be stunning. They are still on display at the garden, blooming from late spring to early summer. Read more about the poppies in this Seattle Times article and find out about planning a visit at rhodygarden.org.



BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Rain beads on a Himalayan Blue Poppy at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Steve Kaffenberger of Bonney Lake takes a picture of a Himalayan Blue Poppy at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way - he was shooting pictures to give to his mom as a gift.

BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

John Wakeman of Kirkland takes a picture of a Himalayan Blue Poppy at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.

BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Rain beads on a Himalayan Blue Poppy at the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden.



BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Ann Dittmar of Seattle reaches for a yellow flower in the midst of the striking Himalayan Blue Poppies. Her daughter-in-law Jane Dittmar of Renton stands to the right with a red umbrella.

BETTINA HANSEN / THE SEATTLE TIMES

Caryn Seifert of Bremerton walks through the Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way Sunday May 20, 2012. Her pink gerbera daisy umbrella keeps her covered from the rain.

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