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I ordered three fruit trees after very helpful advice from Victoriana, and with the support of their highly informative video 'How to plant a fruit tree' [and ably assisted by Tufty] I finally have achieved my ambition [it only took 20 years] Thank you!
PJS, London
Poppy 'Black Beauty'
Papaver somniferum (Paeoniiflorum Group) 'Black Beauty'
- This almost black, fully double Poppy is absolutely stunning.
- Grow en masse or as a small clump planting to make a truly dazzling display.
- Hardy annual.
Supplied as compost block-grown plants.
Available from mid May or sooner5 or more £1.40GBP each. Group & quantity discounts
Stunningly beautiful. Near black fully double flowers rise on tall stems. And after the flower the seed heads form which look similarly wonderful.
As a cut flower they will last at best 24 hours - so unless it's a really special occasion this is a flower to enjoy in the garden! The seed pods will, of course, last indefinitely so can be used in dried flower arrangements.
Plant en masse for a truly stunning display.
Recommended by the RHS to be an excellent attractant and nectar source for bees and other beneficial insects.
- Flowers June - August.
- Grows to around 2-3 feet (60 - 90 cm) tall.
- Plant 14" apart.
- Thrives in full sun.
- Prefers well drained soils - is particularly good on poorer soils.
- Hardy annual though can prove tender in very wet winters.
- Provided they are grown away from other poppies they will set seed quite true to type.
Please Note
Cultivation of Papaver somniferum is legal in the UK - the harvesting and processing of it for the production of drugs, legal or otherwise, is not!
Pricing
Available from mid May or soonerPlease note: This product is only available in multiples of 5
This product is subject to group discount if you are buying multiple products from the same pricing group. Other products in this group are...
Auricula Plant
Chinese Pagoda Primrose
Confederate Violet 'Emperor Magenta Red'
Confederate Violet 'Sorority Sisters'
Cowslip
Drumstick Primula
Mexicana Gazania
Miniature Rose
Opium Poppy
Poppy 'Allegro'
Poppy 'Ladybird'
Poppy 'Orange Feathers'
Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Golden Starlit'
Potentilla atrosanguinea 'Scarlet Starlit'
Victorian Polyanthus
Wild Primrose
How To...
How To Plant Out Ornamentals
Detailed advice on how to plant out ornamentals, including information on recommended planting distances.
General Information
What's A Compost Block Grown Plant?
Information on the size of the compost blocks that Victoriana grow their plants in - and what you can expect to receive.