Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony'
Poppy 'Black Peony' , Papaver somniferum var. peoniflorum
Papaver Papaver
'Black Peony' _ 'Black Peony' is an erect, hardy annual with grey-green, deeply divided foliage and large, papery, dark-purple, almost black, flower heads, with crimped petals, from late spring until mid summer.
Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony' is: Deciduous
Compact
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Grey-green, Green in Spring; Green, Grey-green in Summer
Aphids Aphids
Downy mildew Downy mildew
Division, Root cuttings
Sign up for your FREE ACCOUNT today or login to receive detailed monthly care instructions
Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony' (Poppy 'Black Peony' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun. Provide support to flopping stems if necessary.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
We do not currently have companion plants added for this plant.
Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony'
Poppy 'Black Peony' , Papaver somniferum var. peoniflorum
Papaver Papaver
'Black Peony' _ 'Black Peony' is an erect, hardy annual with grey-green, deeply divided foliage and large, papery, dark-purple, almost black, flower heads, with crimped petals, from late spring until mid summer.
Deciduous
Compact
Create your free SHOOT garden and make a record of the plants in your garden.
Add your own photos, notes, get monthly email reminders on how to care for your plants, and connect with other gardeners. Get started now.
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Grey-green, Green in Spring; Green, Grey-green in Summer
Division, Root cuttings
Create a free SHOOT account and get instant access to expert care advice for this and other plants in your garden.
You'll also receive handy monthly email reminders of what needs doing. Create your free account.
Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony' (Poppy 'Black Peony' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun. Provide support to flopping stems if necessary.
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Well-drained
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Full Sun
South
Sheltered
Hardy (H4)
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
In order to add a note on this plant, please add this plant to your plant lists.
This plant likes... | Garden match | |
Soil types: | Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types) | Tell us... |
Soil drainage: | Well-drained | Tell us... |
Soil pH: | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral | Tell us... |
Light: | Full Sun | Tell us... |
Aspect: | South | Tell us... |
Exposure: | Sheltered | Tell us... |
Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
For this year’s Morgan Stanley Garden, designer Chris Beardshaw has been inspired by the UK’s love of gardens and explores how gardeners can continue the tradition of creating beautiful… read more
The Jo Whiley Scent Garden is designed by Tamara Bridge, 2015 RHS Young Designer of the Year, and Kate Savill. The Garden is one the ‘BBC Radio 2 Feel Good Gardens’ at the 2017 RHS… read more
The ‘Living Legacy’ Garden commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Battle of Waterloo, and celebrates the role of Wellington College as the national memorial to the 1st Duke of… read more
To add ? to your lists,
login to your account or subscribe.
Find out more about plant lists here
or Login
To add notes for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To add images for this plant login to your account or register for a new account.
Sign up for freeor Login
To check if this plant is suitable for your garden first login to your account or subscribe.
or Login