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Features
Family
Papaveraceae
Native
Mediterranean region
Life Cycle
Annual
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Flower Color
Purple
Bloom Season
Summer
Further Information
Plant Characteristics
- Attracts Pollinators
- Cut Flower
- Good for Containers
Growing Conditions
Drought Tolerant
Plant Resistance
Deer Resistant
About Poppy
Papaver somniferum
3"–5" dark burgundy, semi-double flowers with finely cut petals
Planting Poppy
Light Required
Full sun
Plant Height
Tall (Greater than 24")
Planting Depth
Scatter and rake in lightly
Planting Details
| Seed Depth | Scatter and rake in lightly |
|---|---|
| Thinning | When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6" |
| Germination | 10–15 days |
| Start Indoors | Not recommended; does not transplant well. |
| Direct Sow | RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring. |
Find Your Frost Date & Grow Zone
Average First Frost Date
October 19
Average Last Frost Date
May 19
Your Hardiness Zone is
5b
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15 reviews
- ChristopherNY, United StatesRated 5 out of 5 stars6/17/25Must give credit where due. Botanical interests seeds have a great germination rate.
I believe EVERY SINGLE SEED I planted grew to be a huge beautiful bush full of blooms! Here go a small example of such
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundBIBotanical Interests6/30/25Hey Christopher,
Wow, what gorgeous photos! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that EVERY SINGLE seed germinated for you - that's the kind of success story that makes our day! Your Black Swan Poppies sound absolutely stunning, and we can only imagine how spectacular those huge bushes full of blooms must look. Your success is exactly what we strive for with every packet of seeds we send out. Here's to enjoying those gorgeous blooms all season long! Keep on growing 🌻
- Danielle B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars2/6/255 Stars
Direct sew. Beautiful bloom. Nice pods.
- Makayla S.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 stars7/6/243 Stars
I am sure these are lovely poppies, but they didn't grow for me. I grew Shirley poppies, American Legion, Lauren's Grape, and Pandora poppies which all grew beautifully, but no Black Swans.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional - liz h.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/25/245 Stars
Love your products, and also love the beautiful drawings
on the packaging!
Which best describes you as a gardener? Expert - Nancy C.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 stars6/23/245 Stars
I've had good germination from all the seeds I've gotten from You. Very dependable!
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