100+ Black Swan Peony poppy Seeds- Papaver Somniferum-B246
The flowers of Black Swan poppy are almost peony-like, with finely cut, deeply frilled, dark red petals, and fully double form. The strong, upright stems grow as tall as 120cm (48"), but the flowers themselves are just incredible. They are followed by large, curious seed pods full of edible poppy seeds for baking. The striking flowers are magnets for bees, but deer tend to give them a complete pass. Direct sow, and expect some self sowing to occur.
Season: Annual
USDA Zones: 3 - 10
Height: 24 - 48 inches
Bloom Period: Mid summer to early fall
Bloom Color: Black
Environment: Full sun to partial shade
Soil Type: Well drained soil, pH 6.1 - 7.5
Temperature: 60F (15 C)
Average Germ Time: 7 - 14 days
Light Required: No
Depth: 1/16 inch deep
Sowing Rate: 5 - 6 seeds per plant
Moisture: Keep seeds moist until germination
Timing Start perennial poppies outdoors in early spring, when some chance of frost is still a possibility. Start annual varieties outdoors at the same time in Zones 3-7. In Zones 8-10, the best bet is to direct sow in the fall. Poppies are famously difficult to transplant, so starting them indoors is not recommended. If absolutely necessary, use peat or coir pots, and maintain a soil temperature of 12°C (55°F). Seeds will sprout in 20-30 days (indoors)
