Bring elegance and dramatic flair to your garden with Papaver Somniferum ‘Black Swan’ Seeds, a premium ornamental poppy variety admired for its deeply fringed, dark raspberry-black petals. These striking blooms make a bold statement in flower beds, cottage gardens, borders, and cut-flower arrangements.

Perfect for gardening enthusiasts seeking unique, eye-catching summer displays, Black Swan Poppies are easy to grow, fast-blooming, and thrive in full sun with minimal care.

Features

• Unique frilled and feathered petals

• Rich deep burgundy to blackish-purple blooms

• Ideal for sunny gardens and decorative landscaping

• Excellent as cut flowers

• Quick to grow and low maintenance

• High germination rate

• Non-GMO seeds

Specifications

• Common Name: Black Swan Poppy

• Botanical Name: Papaver somniferum (Ornamental Variety)

• Plant Type: Annual

• Bloom Season: Late spring to summer

• Sunlight: Full sun

• Height: 2–3 feet

• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil

• Water Needs: Low to moderate

• Zones: 3–9

• Growth Habit: Upright

• Flower Type: Fringed, ruffled blooms

• Seed Type: Non-GMO

• Heirloom: Yes

Planting Guide

• Sow directly outdoors in early spring or fall.

• Lightly press seeds into the soil surface—do not cover.

• Keep soil slightly moist until germination (10–20 days).

• Thin seedlings to allow airflow and proper spacing.

• Water sparingly once established.

• Avoid transplanting, as poppies prefer direct sowing.