{"product_id":"a-black-swan-poppy-matchesseeds-matches-seeds","title":"A Black Swan Poppy deeply ruffled, carnation-like, nearly black shade of burgundy","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel stronger enable-updated-hr-color\" id=\"model-response-message-contentr_0ecae15b51ac1749\" aria-live=\"polite\" aria-busy=\"false\" dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Black Swan Poppy: A Dark, Dramatic Masterpiece\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-path-to-node=\"1\"\u003eThe Black Swan Poppy is not your average garden bloom; it is a moody, sophisticated showstopper that demands attention. With its deeply ruffled, carnation-like petals in an intense, near-black shade of burgundy, it brings a gothic elegance to any garden border or floral arrangement. Unlike the standard papaver, this variety offers a rich, velvety texture and a complex, dramatic silhouette that pairs beautifully with lighter-toned perennials, providing a stunning contrast that draws the eye immediately.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eGrowing Tips: From Seed to Bloom\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eGrowing these beauties from seed is a rewarding process if you follow these steps to ensure success:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,0,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eSowing the Seeds:\u003c\/b\u003e Poppies thrive on cold stratification and hate root disturbance. Sow seeds directly into the garden in early spring as soon as the soil can be worked, or in late autumn in milder climates. Sprinkle the tiny seeds over prepared, loose soil—do not cover them deeply, as they require light to germinate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,1,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eIdeal Location:\u003c\/b\u003e Choose a site that receives full sun to partial shade. These plants appreciate well-draining soil, which prevents the roots from rotting during the cooler, wetter months of early growth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,2,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThinning and Spacing:\u003c\/b\u003e Once the seedlings reach about two inches tall, thin them out to give each plant about 6–10 inches of space. This encourages better air circulation and prevents overcrowding, allowing the unique, ruffled blooms to develop their full, dramatic character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,3,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eWatering and Care:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged while the plants are actively growing. As the temperatures rise and the poppy heads begin to form, you can reduce watering slightly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\"\u003e\u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5,4,0\" data-index-in-node=\"0\"\u003eThe Bloom Cycle:\u003c\/b\u003e Enjoy the progression from the unique, nodding green buds to the final, fully expanded, dark, fringed flowers. If you wish to collect seeds for next year, leave the decorative seed pods on the plant until they are completely dry and brown.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Matches Seeds","offers":[{"title":"Packet .4g \/ 300+\/- Seeds","offer_id":52134026019096,"sku":"MS26-1224Z057-PktSC26","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1g, 2200 +\/- Seeds","offer_id":52134026051864,"sku":"MS26-1224Z057-1gSC26","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5g","offer_id":52134026084632,"sku":"MS26-1224Z057-5gSC26","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0672\/6497\/1032\/files\/Black_Swan_Poppy_MatchesSeeds_4.jpg?v=1780518170","url":"https:\/\/matchesseeds.ca\/fr\/products\/a-black-swan-poppy-matchesseeds-matches-seeds","provider":"Matches Seeds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}