Common Poppy 'Black paeony'

Papaver somniferum

How to grow Common Poppy 'Black paeony'

  • Full Sun

  • Low

Water maturing plants regularly so the soil is uniformly moist but never consistently wet. Water when the soil feels slightly dry to the touch in the top inch but never allow the soil to dry out completely.

Plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to apply water fairly sparingly. Ensure your soil has a ph of between 6.1 and 7.8 as Black paeony is a weakly acidic soil - weakly alkaline soil loving plant.

Growing Black paeony from seed

Sow poppy seeds onto rich, well-drained and pre-moistened soil. Do not cover over the seeds with soil as they require light to germinate. Pre-moistening the soil helps them stick where you place them. Keep the soil uniformly moist throughout the germination and seedling stages.

Look to ensure a distance 5.85 inches (15.0 cm) between seeds when sowing - bury at a depth of at least 0.0 inches (0.0 cm) deep. Soil temperature should be kept higher than 15°C / 59°F to ensure good germination.

Transplanting Black paeony

Poppies do not transplant well. If you have to germinate the plant anywhere other than where it will be grown, use something like peat cups so you can place the holder directly in the ground without touching the roots.

Harvesting Black paeony

Other Names for Common Poppy 'Black paeony'

Black peony