Are peony poppies perennial?

Peony poppies are generally grown as annuals or short-lived perennials depending on climate.

How do you grow peony poppy seeds?

Sow seeds in well-drained soil in a sunny spot during spring or autumn, lightly cover, and keep moist until germination.

Are peony poppies good for cut flowers?

Yes. Peony poppies have large, ruffled blooms on long stems, making them excellent cut flowers. Cut stems early in the morning as buds are just starting to open for the longest vase life.

Do peony poppies need full sun?

Yes. Peony poppies perform best in full sun, where plants grow sturdier and produce more flowers. They prefer well-drained soil and cope well with dry conditions once established.

Poppy ‘Black Peony’ seed packet – front with illustrated dark double poppy flowers on a clean background

Poppy ‘Black Peony’ seed packet – back with sowing instructions and growing information

Papaver rhoeas ‘Black Peony’ growing in a garden bed, showing dark ruffled petals and airy foliage attracting pollinators

Poppy ‘Black Peony’ seed packet – side view showing slim folded paper packet

Poppy ‘Black Peony’ flowers with deep plum-black, fully double blooms on fine stems

Poppy 'Black Peony' Seeds

Name: Poppy 'Black Peony' Seeds
Brand: Herboo
SKU: HS086
Price: 3.50 GBP
Availability: InStock

Papaver somniferum paeoniflorum

Poppy ‘Black Peony’ with Luxurious Deep Purple Blooms. At its essence, a Peony-styled beauty, Poppy ‘Black Peony’ unveils itself with lavish, silky petals of a deep, mesmerizing purple—almost transcending into black. Majestically tall, they sway gracefully in the summer breezes, becoming a radiant choice for garden borders, pots, and cut flower arrangements. With their resilience and adaptability, they flourish even under the care of the most forgetful gardener, allowing one to simply relish their enchanting display of full, sumptuous double flowers.

Approx 500 seeds

Pollinator-Friendly
Compact for Pots
Cut Flowers
Tolerates Most Light

Poppy 'Black Peony' seeds produce striking double black flowers, perfect for adding dramatic colour to your garden. Sow from March to September, these hardy plants thrive in full sun with well-drained soil. Ideal for cut flowers and unusual garden displays, they bring elegance and charm to any setting.

Sow:March–September, direct or in pots
Germination:7–14 days
Grow:Full sun, well-drained soil, thin seedlings to 15cm apart
Water:Moderate; keep soil moist but not waterlogged
Harvest:Cut flowers when buds are just opening for longest vase life
Best for:Beds, borders, cut flower gardens

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Poppy ‘Black Peony’ Seeds – Luxurious Deep Purple Blooms

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