Description:The poppy that looks like a gorgeous peony! With a combination of double flowers and single petal blooms with very dark velvety burgundy colour. Black Beauty is a stunning eye-catcher unlike any poppy youve ever seen. An abundant seed producer; may naturalize in mild climates. Scatter seeds and rake in lightly, then thin to 15 cm (6″) apart.
USDA Certified Organic/ Heirloom/ Open Pollinated/ Non-GMO
Pack Size:1/64 ounce
Latin Name: Papaver rhoeas
Main Uses:Ornamental
Zone Hardiness:Annual, reseeding
Exposure:Full sun
Height:30 cm (12 inches)
Flower Color:Orange
Flowering Time:All summer
Certified Organic:USDA Certified Organic
Germination: 10 – 30 days at 16 – 21C.
Outdoors: Direct seeding is ideal, as P. rhoeas seedlings do not transplant well. Sow as soon as the soil is warm and nights are frost-free. In zone 3, fall seeding is not a good option. In warmer climates, seeds are often sown in fall for very early spring flowering.
Planting depth: Surface.
Spacing: Scatter in a random pattern, planting approximately 3 seeds every 6 square inches.
Growing in Containers:Not suited for containers.
Growing in Mixed Planters:Not suited for mixed planters.
Fertilizing (Garden):This plant loves poor soil. No additional fertilizing is required. The garden soil can be amended with quality compost every one to two years.
Watering (Garden):Water young plants regularly to establish, then water deeply as conditions require.
Special Requirements for Cold Climate Gardeners:California Poppy looks best when it has a naturalized feel – scatter seeds rather than sowing in rows.
Suitability for Indoors:Not suited for indoors.
Only logged in customers who have purchased this product may leave a review.
