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Black Swan Poppy Seeds
Black Swan Poppy Seeds
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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.
Days to Emerge: 10–15 days
Seed Depth: Scatter and rake in lightly
Thinning: When 2" tall, thin to 1 every 6"
- 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 - Alex S.Rated 5 out of 5 starsMay 27, 20235 Stars
I took an ice tray full of water sprinkled the seeds on top and froze them. The next day I placed each cube on top of soil to let them germinate. Worked! Once the ice melted and the seeds were exposed to full sun they quickly began to sprout. Transplanted after a couple weeks.
- Makayla S.Verified BuyerRated 3 out of 5 starsJul 6, 20243 Stars
I am sure these are lovely poppies, but they didn't grow for me. I grew Shirley poppies, American Legion, Lauren's Grape, and Pandora poppies which all grew beautifully, but no Black Swans.
Which best describes you as a gardener? Professional
