Papaver somniferum var paeoniflorum ‘Paeony Double Black’ seeds – ( Double peony poppy)

Description

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Papaver ‘Paeony Double Black ‘ has very deep red almost black  silken velvet fully double flowers. It is an easily grown plant from seed and looks stunning in the garden.  Its seed pods make terrific additions to  your dried arrangements. Plant it in drifts to make a statement in your border . This  is one of the plants which has been propagated by plants people through the ages  in their  gardens and is one that you really can’t go past to bring bygone memories of beauty and elegance to your garden.

 

Sowing advice

We find it best to sow the seeds on the surface of moist cell pots, just one or 2 seeds to a cell pot. Use a good quality seed raising mix which is sterilised.  Don’t cover the seeds as light is required for germination.  Water the seeds from the bottom of the pot or use a mister to avoid driving the seeds under the soil. transplant to a larger  pot as soon as the seedling can be handled as they don’t like their roots disturbed. Plant outside after all frost has passed.  Beware of snails and slugs which love them!