Close up of Black Peony poppy bloom on a white background.
Black Peony Poppy Blooms on a white background.
Black Peony Poppy with coins for size reference and white background.
Duo of Black Peony Poppies on black background
Black Peony Poppy in green stand with white background.
Close up of Black Peony poppy bloom on a white background.
Black Peony Poppy Blooms on a white background.
Black Peony Poppy with coins for size reference and white background.
Duo of Black Peony Poppies on black background
Black Peony Poppy in green stand with white background.

Poppy Seeds,
Black Peony

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Description

(Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum). Breadseed type. A deeply dramatic poppy, with intricately ruffled blooms in shades of obsidian to dark burgundy. The flowers are fully double and so large, from 3-5 inches across! This show-stopping variety stuns in the landscape or in arrangements, and it's unique in that the seedpods also make a wonderful addition to dried flower designs. These annual plants stand 3 to 4 feet tall and will readily self sow in the garden.

Growing Tips: Black Peony poppies grow best in full sun and moderately rich, loose, well-drained soil, requiring minimal care once established. Direct sowing is preferred because the plants don't transplant well due to their sensitive roots. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming.

Plant Details

Botanical Name
Papaver somniferum var. paeoniflorum
Life Cycle
Annual
Sun Requirement
8–12 hr.
Days to Germinate
14–21
Days to Maturity
90–100
Planting Depth
Surface sow
Plant Spacing
8–10 in.
Ideal Temperature
60–65°F
Frost Hardy
Yes

When to Grow

For best results, sow Black Peony poppy seeds in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or in the fall in warmer climates (Zones 7-10). They prefer cooler temperatures, ideally 60-65 F. If you’re not sure how to find your first and last frost dates, consult our blog post 'Our Experts Answer Questions, Share Resources.'

How to Save Seeds

  • Poppies are mostly self-pollinating; however, small flies and honeybees may cross-pollinate closely planted varieties.
  • Often self-sows, but you can also harvest seeds when capsules turn brown and dry completely.
  • Save seed over winter in a cool, dark, dry place.

FAQ

Should I start Black Peony poppies indoors or sow them in place?

Direct sowing is preferred, because the plants do not transplant well due to their sensitive roots. Surface sow the seed rather than covering it, space plants 8 to 10 inches apart, and expect germination in 14 to 21 days.

What do the flowers look like?

They are fully double and intricately ruffled, from 3 to 5 inches across, in shades running from obsidian to dark burgundy. The plants stand 3 to 4 feet tall and reach flowering at about 90 to 100 days.

Will this poppy come back in the garden?

It is an annual, but it will readily self sow in the garden. Deadhead spent flowers to encourage continued blooming; if you let some heads ripen, the seedpods of this breadseed type make a wonderful addition to dried flower designs. The plants are frost hardy and want full sun with moderately rich, loose, well-drained soil.
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