Add a touch of dramatic and moody elegance to your garden with our Black Peony Poppy seeds. This stunning heirloom is celebrated for its huge, fully double blooms with incredibly ruffled, tissue-paper-like petals in a deep, velvety, maroon-black. The magnificent flowers resemble a peony and create a bold statement in any garden bed. After the petals drop, the plant is left with a unique and highly decorative seed pod, perfect for dried arrangements and crafts.

⭐ What you'll love

• Huge, fully double, ruffled blooms that look like a dark peony.
• A stunning, deep, and velvety maroon-black color.
• The unique, decorative seed pods are excellent for drying.
• An incredibly easy-to-grow annual that readily self-sows.

🌿 Seed details

• Plant Name: Black Peony Poppy (Papaver somniferum)
• Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
• Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
• Lifecycle: Annual
• Height: 2-3 feet
• Days to Maturity: 80-90 days
• USDA Zone: 2-8
• Origin: American Grown

🌱 Growing instructions

• Sowing: The easiest method is to direct sow seeds outdoors in late fall or very early spring. Poppies do not transplant well and perform best when sown directly.
• Depth: Press seeds into the surface of the soil, as they need light to germinate. Do not cover.
• Spacing: Space or thin plants to 8-12 inches apart.
• Light Requirement: Full Sun to Partial Shade.
• Soil: Prefers rich, well-draining soil.
• Harvest: For dried seed pods, harvest after the petals have dropped and the pods have started to dry.

✅ Our seed packets

• Professionally designed and made.
• Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
• Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
• Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
• Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
• Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!

🚚 Shipping

• FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
• Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
• Tracking is included with every order.