Poppy Black Peony
The most beautiful poppy you can grow!
Stunning, large ruffled flowers in a deep, rich burgundy (almost black) with silvery foliage. And then after the flowers comes the large, fat seed heads….perfect for drying and using as decorations. Lovely planted in drifts
Seed Quantity: 500 Seeds
Type: Hardy Annual
Genus: Papaver
Sow Seeds: Best sown directly in autumn (Sept) or spring (March-May). Prepare soil by digging over and raking to a fine tilth, removing any large stones etc. Scatter seeds thinly into moist soil. Always water with a rose to stop flushing seeds away
Plant Out: Direct sow as dislikes root disturbance, likes well drained soil and full sun. Pick or deadhead to encourage more growth
Flowers: June-August
Height & Spread: 90cm tall 30cm spread
RHS Plants for Pollinators.
The RHS Plants for Pollinators mark is only given to plants that support pollinating insects.
Find out more at rhs.org.uk/plantsforpollinators
