
Outsidepride 5000 Seeds Annual Black Papaver Peony Poppy Flower Seeds for Planting
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Papaver paeoniflorum is known as Peony Poppy. These annuals are a great addition to any flower garden, and they have sturdy stems, attractive bluish-gray foliage and wonderfully colorful blooms. This variety is called black, and it is dark maroon in color with double, ruffled blooms that measures a full 4 – 5 inches across.
This beautiful black peony grows as a 32 - 40 inch tall peony in USDA zones 3 - 8.
The plant will spread about 12 inches, and planted in a mass grouping offers a beautiful display of color. Peony Poppy grows best in areas where summers are cool or dry. They do not perform well in humid climates. These poppies make great cut flowers.
Sowing Rate: 4 seeds per plant. Seed can be started indoors in late winter or directly outdoors in a prepared seedbed. For outdoor sowing, the seed can be planted in late fall, winter, or early spring. Press the seed into the soil but do not cover it. Keep the seed moist. With a temperature of 65F, germination normally occurs within 21 days.
Space the plants 15 – 18 inches apart. Grow in full sun and in moist, well-drained soil. These annuals are known for reseeding.









