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Papaver Somniferum Black Swan Seeds for Planting – Stunning Deep Burgundy Almost-Black Poppy Blooms

Papaver Somniferum Black Swan Seeds for Planting – Stunning Deep Burgundy Almost-Black Poppy Blooms

$16.69 USD
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How to Sow and Plant

Soil Prep: Prepare well-drained, fertile soil with good organic matter.
Sowing: Sow seeds directly into the garden in early spring or late fall; lightly press into the surface — do not cover deeply as poppy seeds need light for germination.
Moisture: Keep soil evenly moist until seedlings emerge (10–20 days).
Thinning: Thin to ~20–30 cm (8–12 in) spacing once seedlings are established.

How to Grow

Sunlight: Full sun is ideal for best flower production.
Water: Moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil.
Soil: Well-drained loamy or sandy soil promotes healthy growth.
Maintenance: Deadhead spent blooms to encourage further flowering and prevent unwanted self-seeding.

Tips

Sow in succession for extended bloom windows.
Use mulch to retain soil moisture and suppress weeds.

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Product Information
Features
life-cycle

LIFE CYCLE

Annual

plant-characteristics

PLANT CHARACTERISTICS

Frilly burgundy

growth-habit

GROWTH HABIT

Upright annual

bloom-season

BLOOM SEASON

Late spring

flavour-profile

FLAVOUR PROFILE

Ornamental

suitable-for

SUITABLE FOR

Outdoor

About
Papaver Somniferum Black Swan Seeds for Planting – Stunning Deep Burgundy Almost-Black Poppy Blooms
seed-type

SEED TYPE

Non-GMO

plant-type

PLANT TYPE

Annual ornamental

Papaver Somniferum ‘Black Swan’ is a dramatic and rare cultivar of opium poppy valued for its striking, deep burgundy to nearly-black blooms with finely cut petals that add visual depth and contrast to garden landscapes. These ornamental poppies grow upright and perform beautifully in flower beds, borders, pollinator mixes, and cottage-style gardens. Easy to grow from seed, they thrive in full sun with well-drained soil and are loved by bees and butterflies, while the decorative seed pods can be used in dried floral arrangements.

Planting information
planting-season

PLANTING SEASON

Spring

fruit-size

FRUIT SIZE

N/A

plant-height

PLANT HEIGHT

Tall stalks

light-requirement

LIGHT REQUIREMENT

Full sun

water-needs

WATER NEEDS

Moderate

hardiness-zones

HARDINESS ZONES

3–9

container-garden

CONTAINER GARDEN

Yes

plant-spacing

PLANT SPACING

20–30 cm

planting-depth

PLANTING DEPTH

Surface

growing-conditions

GROWING CONDITIONS

Sunny

Coverage
Seed Count
Recommended Coverage
SEED COUNT
100
GTIN
036000148039

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Black Swan Poppy be used in a formal flower border?

Yes, its upright habit and dark burgundy blooms can provide a strong vertical accent in mixed borders and ornamental beds.

How can Black Swan Poppy flowers contrast with lighter blooms?

The deep burgundy to nearly-black flowers can create strong visual contrast when paired with white, pink, cream, or pastel-colored flowers.

Can Black Swan Poppy be grown in containers?

Yes, the product page lists container gardening as suitable, making it an option for appropriately sized outdoor containers with sunny conditions.

What role do Black Swan Poppy seed pods play in garden displays?

After flowering, the decorative seed pods can add structural interest and may be used in dried floral arrangements.

Can Black Swan Poppy be included in a pollinator-focused planting?

Yes, the product page notes that its flowers are visited by bees and butterflies, making them suitable for inclusion in mixed pollinator plantings.

How can Black Swan Poppy be positioned among shorter plants?

Planting shorter flowers around its tall upright stalks can create layered height and keep the dark blooms visually prominent within the garden.