Flowers
Papaver paeoniflorum 'Black Peony' (Poppy)
Black Peony Poppy
Black Peony Poppies are stunning flowers, which will pop up anywhere in the garden once established, but are easy to pull up if in the wrong place. Their silvery foliage makes them easy to spot, and contrasts beautifully with the lush, rich flowers. The seeds pods are great for flower arranging or sprayed for Christmas.
- Plant type
- Hardy Annual
- Position
- Full Sun
- Height
- 90cm
- Spread
- 15cm
Growing calendar
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Sow outdoors
Flowering
Sowing & growing
Seeds are best sown directly March-May. Sow 5mm deep in 30cm long drills, 15cm apart. Germination occurs when temperature reaches +20°C. Thin seedlings to 20cm spacing. Can also be sown directly Aug-Sep for flowers the following year.
Aftercare
A tall plant at 90 cm. May require staking, unless growing in a sheltered space. Deadhead if you want to avoid self-seeding.
Gallery
Ref. SEP003