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Papaver somniferum 'Black Swan'

Papaver somniferum 'Black Swan'

A crazy frizzle-sizzle opium poppy which looks like someone's cut every petal with crimping shears. I love it!
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1000 seeds

DELIVERY INFORMATION
Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Direct Sow
Flowers/ Harvest

Details:

Type
Hardy Annual
Position
Border (Middle)
Soil
Broad Tolerance
Flowers
June - August, 10 weeks from a spring sowing, followed by typical somniferum pepper-pot seedpods.
Height
90cm (36in)
Group/Species
somniferum
Common name
Opium Poppy
Moisture
Well-drained
Aspect
Full Sun
Spread
30cm (12in)
Cultivation
Dislikes root disturbance so best sown direct. Scatter seeds through borders in spring or autumn. Easy to grow in any well-drained soil in full sun or light shade.

Description

A crazy frizzle-sizzle opium poppy which looks like someone’s cut every petal with crimping shears. I love it!

Care Tips

Pick or deadhead flowers regularly to encourage growth and to prolong flowering. Remove seed heads if you do not want it to self-seed. Caution: Harmful if eaten.