Black Swan Poppy Seeds - Flower Plant

Black Swan Poppy is a flowering plant known for its deep dark-toned ornamental blooms and upright growth habit. Plants produce slender stems with attractive foliage and develop visually striking flowers during the growing season. This variety is suitable for cottage gardens, borders, wildflower meadows, and ornamental landscape plantings. Black Swan Poppies perform best in full sun and well-drained soil and adapt well to temperate growing conditions, providing strong seasonal contrast in garden settings.

Features

• Flowering plant with upright growth habit
• Produces dark ornamental blooms
• Suitable for borders, cottage gardens, and meadows
• Adapted to temperate growing conditions
• Attractive seasonal foliage and flowers
• Suitable for wildflower-style plantings
• Performs well in well-drained soils

Specifications

• Scientific Name: Papaver somniferum
• Common Name (US): Poppy
• Seed Type / Variety: Black Swan Variety
• Growth Habit: Annual flowering plant
• USDA Zones: 2-9
• Planting Season: Fall or Early Spring
• Growing Season: Spring through Summer
• Sowing Season: September-November and February-April
• Germination Time and Conditions: 10-20 days at 55-65°F (13-18°C)
• Sunlight Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained sandy or loamy soil
• Watering Needs: Moderate watering; allow soil surface to dry slightly between waterings
• Mature Plant Size: 24-36 inches tall, 12-18 inches spread
• Plant Spacing: 8-12 inches apart