Poppy Black Beauty Seeds

Poppy Black Beauty Seeds - Irish Plants Direct 

 

Papaver somniferum Black Beauty is an elegant and dramatic annual that brings a striking touch of colour to your garden with its deep, dark purple to black blooms. This variety features large, single flowers with velvety petals that add a unique contrast to any garden.

 

The name Papaver is Latin for "poppy," and somniferum means "sleep-bringing," a reference to the plant's historical use in medicine. Black Beauty offers bold, dark flowers that will captivate the eye and create a beautiful focal point in any garden.

 

This easy-to-grow plant thrives in well-drained, moderately fertile soil and enjoys full sun. Poppy Black Beauty grows to a height of 60 - 90 cm, making it perfect for the middle or back of borders, wildflower meadows, or as part of a mixed container display. Its large, showy flowers attract pollinators like bees and butterflies while adding a dramatic element to your garden.

 

Poppy Black Beauty is low-maintenance once established. Water regularly during dry periods, but avoid waterlogging the soil. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming. This poppy variety is also great for cutting, providing beautiful, bold blooms that last in floral arrangements.

 

 

Seed Qty: Approx. 750

 

Sow: March - May (indoors) or April - May (outdoors)

Germination: 10 - 14 days

Soil: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil; neutral to slightly alkaline pH

Height: 60 - 90 cm

Flowering: June - August

Companion Plants: Cornflowers, Nigella, Lavender

Avoid Planting With: Overly competitive or invasive plants

 

Sowing Instructions

 

Indoors: Sow seeds in trays or pots filled with moist, well-drained compost from March to April. Lightly cover the seeds with compost and keep at 18-21°C. Transplant seedlings into individual pots when large enough to handle, and harden off before planting outdoors after the last frost.

 

Outdoors: Sow directly into prepared, weed-free soil from April to May. Lightly cover the seeds with soil and keep moist until germination occurs. Thin seedlings to the recommended spacing for healthy growth.

 

Poppy Black Beauty is perfect for adding drama and elegance to your garden. With its bold, dark blooms and striking presence, this variety is ideal for borders, wildflower meadows, or as part of a cutting garden.

 

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