Papaver somniferum 'Black Beauty'
DOUBLE BLACK OPIUM POPPY
Pale blue-grey foliage, very double enormous purple-black flowers. Annual. Best sown in situ or in individual pots or plugs autumn or spring 4ft.
| Hardiness: | Hardy |
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| Longevity: | Annual |
| Growing Condition: | Dry sun |
| Season: | Early summer |
| Flower Colour: | Maroon-black |
| Foliage Colour: | Grey-green |
| Germination: | Surface sow, cover till germinates. For big plants, sow Sept, protect in winter, prick out early spring. Or sow March under cover. Or sow April outside. Or all 3 for sequence of bloom. Dislikes root disturbance |
Seed
50 seeds per pack (approx).
Available as...
| Seed | Price: £3.00 per pack of 50* | Qty: | Add to Basket | ||
| Nursery Plant | Must be purchased direct from the nursery. | ||||
*Seed numbers are approximate.
