Poppy Black Magic Seeds | Northern Seeds

Black Magic Poppy is a captivating variety with blooms in deep shades of purple to near-black. Some flowers are single, while others are full and pillowy, resembling peonies. This mix of forms brings an elegant, dramatic touch to gardens and arrangements.

Annual. Papaver somniferum. Poppies dislike being transplanted, so it’s best to direct sow them in the garden very early in spring, even before the last frost. Sow outdoors in full sun, spacing plants 8–12 inches apart. Black Magic prefers well-drained soil. Deadhead spent flowers to extend the blooming period.