Mr Fothergill’s Poppy Black Swan Flower Seeds

Mr Fothergills Poppy Black Swan Flower Seeds (Papaver somniferum) 750 Seeds

Mr Fothergills Poppy Black Swan Flower Seeds produce frilly, finely cut blooms in striking black and red, offering a dramatic and unusual addition to any garden. Loved by bees and butterflies, this hardy annual also performs exceptionally well in trials, making it a standout choice for mixed borders or bedding displays.

Key Features

• Unique frilly flowers with glossy black and red petals
• Hardy annual, flowering the same year as sown
• Tall, upright habit reaching 90cm (3ft)
• Perfect for borders, beds, or mixed displays
• Attractive to pollinators such as bees and butterflies
• Easy to grow and low-maintenance

Product Description

Papaver somniferum Black Swan produces dramatic frilled flowers with a striking black and red colour combination. Its unusual and finely cut petals make it an excellent filler for mixed borders or an eye-catching feature in bedding schemes.

This hardy annual thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. With minimal care, it provides a long flowering season from June to October, making it ideal for gardeners who want bold, pollinator-friendly colour in their garden.

Specifications

• Product: Mr Fothergills Poppy Black Swan Flower Seeds
• Botanical name: Papaver somniferum
• Seed count: Approx. 750 seeds
• Plant class: Hardy annual
• Height: 90cm (3ft)
• Flower colour: Black and red
• Habit: Tall, upright
• Position: Full sun
• Suitable for: Borders, beds, mixed bedding displays
• Genus: Annuals/Bedding
• Sow outdoors: MarchMay and AugustOctober
• Flowering/harvest: JuneOctober

Care Tips

• Sow directly into well-drained soil in sunny positions
• Space seeds to ensure strong upright growth
• Water lightly until seedlings establish
• Deadhead spent blooms to encourage extended flowering
• Excellent for mixed borders or bold colour accents

Mr Fothergills Poppy Black Swan Seeds are perfect for gardeners seeking striking, pollinator-friendly flowers with frilly, glossy petals, adding drama and sophistication to any garden display.