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Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony' (Poppy 'Black Peony' )
1 hour care
per year
per year
0.6m
Max height
Max height
0.5m
Max spread
Max spread
2-5 years
To maturity
To maturity
Plant details
Botanical name
Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony'
Other names
Poppy 'Black Peony' , Papaver somniferum var. peoniflorum
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Variety or Cultivar
'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
Habit
Compact
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage
Green, Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Aphids Aphids
Downy mildew Downy mildew
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony' (Poppy 'Black Peony' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun. Provide support to flopping stems if necessary.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
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Botanical name
Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony'
Other names
Poppy 'Black Peony' , Papaver somniferum var. peoniflorum
Genus
Papaver Papaver
Variety or Cultivar
'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.
Foliage
Deciduous
Habit
Compact
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Colour
Flower
Dark-purple in Spring; Dark-purple in Summer
Foliage
Green, Grey-green in Spring; Grey-green, Green in Summer
How to care
Watch out for
Specific pests
Specific diseases
General care
Propagation methods
Division, Root cuttings
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Where to grow
Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony' (Poppy 'Black Peony' ) will reach a height of 0.6m and a spread of 0.5m after 2-5 years.
Suggested uses
Beds and borders, Cottage/Informal, Low Maintenance
Cultivation
Plant in free-draining, fertile soil in full sun. Provide support to flopping stems if necessary.
Soil type
Chalky, Clay, Loamy, Sandy (will tolerate most soil types)
Soil drainage
Well-drained
Soil pH
Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
Light
Full Sun
Aspect
South
Exposure
Sheltered
UK hardiness Note: We are working to update our ratings. Thanks for your patience.
Hardy (H4)
USDA zones
Zone 8, Zone 7, Zone 6, Zone 5, Zone 4, Zone 3
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| Hardiness: | Hardy (H4) | Tell us... |
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