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Black Swan' is too gorgeous to tuck away into a collage of other flowers, with its intricate, finely cut petals as dark as cabernet. Sow it along a path you frequent or in a large container where you can admire its richly colored 3"–5" semi-double blossoms on graceful, curved, swan-like necks, while bees savor the nectar. Harvest them for exquisite bouquets.
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Variety Info
Family: Papaveraceae
Type: Bread Seed Poppy (Learn More)
Native: Mediterranean region
Hardiness: Annual
Exposure: Full sun
Bloom Period: Summer
Plant Dimensions: 24"–36" tall, 9"–12" wide
Variety Info: 3"–5" dark burgundy, semi-double flowers with finely cut petals
Attributes: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flower, Deer Resistant, Drought Tolerant, Good for Containers
Sowing Info
When to Sow Outside: RECOMMENDED. 4 to 6 weeks before your average last frost date, or as soon as soil can be worked, or early to mid-fall for bloom the following spring.
When to Start Inside: Not recommended; does not transplant well.
Sprouts in: 10–15 days
Plant Seeds (Depth): Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
- Candice D.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJul 11, 2026Beautiful
Big and beautiful. Short bloom time, but striking. 4 or 5 blooms per stem. Great germination.
Which best describes you as a gardener? BeginnerEGEpic GardeningJul 11, 2026Hey Candice,
We're so stoked to hear about your fantastic experience with the Black Swan Poppy Seeds! It's awesome that they're growing big and beautiful with such great germination - and getting 4 or 5 blooms per stem sounds absolutely amazing! We totally get what you mean about the short bloom time, but there's nothing better than those striking, dramatic blooms that really make a statement in the garden while they're showing off! Thanks for sharing your poppy growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- KrisRated 5 out of 5 starsMay 7, 2026EXCELLENT!
Wow! The Black Swan Poppy is amazing! Such a deep, gorgeous color and unique leaf shape. I planted in zone 9B - California and they bloomed in early May.
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateEGEpic GardeningMay 8, 2026Hey Kris,
Your Black Swan Poppies are gorgeous! We love that they're thriving so beautifully in your zone 9B California garden! Thanks for sharing your amazing poppy growing success with us! Keep on growing 🌻️
- ChristopherNY, United StatesRated 5 out of 5 starsJun 17, 2025Must give credit where due. Botanical interests seeds have a great germination rate.
I believe EVERY SINGLE SEED I planted grew to be a huge beautiful bush full of blooms! Here go a small example of such
Which best describes you as a gardener? IntermediateWho do you grow for? YourselfHow do you prefer to grow? In GroundEGEpic GardeningJun 30, 2025Hey Christopher,
Wow, what gorgeous photos! We're absolutely thrilled to hear that EVERY SINGLE seed germinated for you - that's the kind of success story that makes our day! Your Black Swan Poppies sound absolutely stunning, and we can only imagine how spectacular those huge bushes full of blooms must look. Your success is exactly what we strive for with every packet of seeds we send out. Here's to enjoying those gorgeous blooms all season long! Keep on growing 🌻
- Danielle B.Verified BuyerRated 5 out of 5 starsFeb 6, 20255 Stars
Direct sew. Beautiful bloom. Nice pods.
- Danny N.Rated 5 out of 5 starsJan 14, 20245 Stars
Easy to grow and worth growing for the spectacular flowers
Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional
