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Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum, 'Black Peony'

Peony Poppy, Poppy

Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum, 'Black Peony'
Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum, 'Black Peony'
Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum, 'Black Peony'
Price: £2.45
Attractive to pollinatorsPerfect for cutting
    Whilst not being quite black, the silky, fully double blooms of this variety are of the deepest purple and quite stunning. One of our favourites. 3ft (90cm)

    The very aptly-named Peony-flowered Poppy with gorgeous, very fully double flowers. Try combining colours to make wonderfully eye-catching displays.

    For an easily grown splash of colour, few flowers can equal poppies with their flowers produced in profusion throughout the summer. Sow and forget, nearly all will flower in the first year from sowing.
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    Genus: Papaver

    Species: somniferum var. paeoniflorum

    Variety: 'Black Peony'

    Family Name: Papaveraceae

    Seed Catalogue No.: 952T

    English Name(s): Peony Poppy, Poppy

    Hardiness: Hardy

    Lifecycle: Annual

    Suitable for: Summer Bedding, Cut Flowers

    Colour: Purple/Lavender

    Flowers: July, August

    Lighting Conditions: Full Sun, Sheltered Sun

    Soil Type: Clay, Chalk, Sand, Loam

    Soil Acidity: Alkaline, Neutral, Acid

    Moisture: Well-drained

    Customer Reviews - Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum, 'Black Peony'

    Average Rating: 2 (2 of 5 based on 1 reviews)

    Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum, 'Black Peony'

    Elusive plant

    Reviewed by P Blackburn on

    I am yet to get this to grow. Some germinate then die, others don't germinate at all. Looked lovely at Broadway manor where I first spotted it

    Rating: 2/52

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    Customer Review - Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum, 'Black Peony'

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    Germination Instructions

    Seeds best sown directly 5mm deep in 30cm long drills which are 15 cm apart. Germination will occur when the temp. reaches +20°C. Germination takes 7-14 days. Seedlings will appear in rows 6-8 weeks after planting. Thin seedlings to 20cm spacing. Can be sown indoors into moist seed compost cover lightly with vermiculite. Propagate 12°C. Usually germinates in the dark. Transplant seedlings when large enough to handle to 8cm pots. Acclimatise and plant out after danger of frost has passed with 50cm spacing. Can be sown in autumn for flowering the following year.

    Growing Instructions

    Easy to grow.

    Cultivation Instructions

    May require staking. Cut and come again variety. Cut flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering window. Deadhead if you do not want it to self-seed.

    When to Sow

    JanJFebFMarMAprAMayMJunJJulJAugASepSOctONovNDecD
    • Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
    • Flowers/Harvest

    Approximate number of seeds per packet: 834

    Please note we pack the majority of our seeds by volume so the number of seeds indicated is only an approximation.

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    Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum, 'Black Peony'

    £2.45