Sarah's Favourite July Poppies
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Papaver somniferum 'Black Single'
The wild mauve-purple single opium poppy is beautiful, but this is so much more so – crimson black with silvery-blue contrasting stems and leaves. More
| 500 seeds 020131 | £1.95 |
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The wild mauve-purple single opium poppy is beautiful, but this is so much more so – crimson black with silvery-blue contrasting stems and leaves.
Caution: Harmful if eaten.
| Genus | Papaver somniferum |
| Group/Species | somniferum |
| Variety | Black Single |
| Type | Hardy Annual |
| Common Name | Opium Poppy |
| Border Position | Border (Middle) |
| Soil Type | Broad Tolerance |
| Scent | Unscented |
| Site | Full Sun |
| Moisture | Well-drained |
| Height | 90cm (36in) |
| Spacing | 30cm (12in) |
| Sowing, Seeds, Planting | 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. |
| 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. |
| Flowering | June - August, 10 weeks from a spring sowing, followed by typical somniferum pepper-pot seed pods |
| Vase Life | Flowers last 24 hours, seed pods indefinite – they dry well and are brilliant for arranging. |
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- Sow Under Cover/Plant Indoors
- Direct Sow/Plant Outdoors
- Flowers/Harvest
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Papaver somniferum 'Black Single' reviews
Average based on 8 reviews
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Linda Excellent germination rate and produced good healthy plants an a lovely dark colour. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Linda Excellent germination rate and produced good healthy plants an a lovely dark colour. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Peter Order arrived well packaged and in a speedy timeframe. Cannot comment on the product until the seeds start to grow. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Mrs Walder did not get as many plants as I had hoped from scattering seed |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Stacey Easy online shopping, and fast delivery. Seeds had a high germination rate! 10/10 will shop again. |
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Reviewed 31st July 2019 by Nicola Needed a replacement packet. Prompt and helpful service. Only 1 poppy flowered but I only scattered the seed so I advise following the instructions. |
Absolutely stunning
Reviewed 28th July 2016 by Dushan Stojadinovic The flower as with all poppies doesn't last very long but it's truly worth sowing this as it's spectacular when it opens. You get a wonderful large architectural seed pod which follows the flowering so long lasting interest in the garden. Lovely! |
Stunning!
Reviewed 13th June 2015 by Lorraine Lowe This is the first time I've grown poppies and I'll be growing them every year now. I sowed the seed in September and now have a glorious display of nearly black, fabulous poppies at the back of my border. Grown with Papaver 'Blackcurrant Fizz' alongside for a stunning combo! |
