Papaver somniferum 'Black Peony' / 'Midnight'
- Product number: 544600
- Origin: Central and Southern Europe
- Latin: Papaver somniferum, or also Papaver paeoniflorum
Antique, nostalgic roses: these are what the velvety, very dark purple flowers of this old-fashioned poppy strongly resemble!
Poppies are a jewel in the garden. They are also fantastic as cut flowers; cut them in bud when the colour is just visible. You will see them fully unfurl...
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Latin: Papaver somniferum, or also Papaver paeoniflorum
Dutch: Zwarte Papaver (Black Poppy)
Also: Papaver paeoniflorum
English: Breadseed or Opium Poppy
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- Flower colour: Velvety, very dark purple flowers
- Origin: Central and Southern Europe
- Average growth height: 90 to 120 cm
- Annual or perennial: Annual
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- Winter hardy: Not frost hardy
- Ease of cultivation: Moderate
- Latin: Papaver somniferum, or also Papaver paeoniflorum
- Dutch: Black Poppy
- Also known as: Peony poppy
- English: Breadseed or Opium Poppy
