Peony Poppy (Papaver Paeoniflorum Black) - Grown from seeds, this black variety has huge, velvety, double blooms of dark maroon which are 4 - 5 inches across. This plant has blooms so dark in color that they appear to be black. Black peony poppy flowers are beautiful and unique with tightly packed ruffled, whorled petals that glow in the summer sun! These annual flowers will brighten up any garden, and when they are done blooming, attractive seed pods follow the blooms. The seed pods are very nice for dried arrangements. These plants reach 32 - 40 inches in height, and they spread 12 inches wide.

Grow seeds indoors in late winter. Use peat pots and starter mix. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and press the flower seeds into the soil. These seeds need light to germinate. Keep flower seeds moist until germination. Transplant seedlings outdoors after danger of frost has passed. Another option, and often preferred by many gardeners, is to directly sow the seeds outdoors. Peony seeds can be sown in the late fall, late winter, or early spring. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart.

Peony Poppy (Papaver Paeoniflorum Pale Rose) - You will want this gorgeous flowers for a delightful display in your summer garden! These large pale rose peony poppy flowers are 4 inches across and form on long, sturdy stems. Grown from peony seeds, they make your garden look great, and cut them often to enjoy beautiful arrangements for indoors! The plants have blue-green foliage that is intense and makes a complementary backdrop for the showy blooms. When the flowers are done blooming, oblong seed pods are formed, and they are highly prized as an everlasting, keeping their color and shape for dried arrangements.

Grow peony seeds indoors in late winter. Use peat pots and starter mix. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and barely press the flower seeds into the soil as these peony seeds need light to germinate. Keep flower seeds moist until germination. Another option, and often preferred by many gardeners, is to direct sow the seeds outdoors. The flower seed can be sown in the late fall, late winter, or early spring. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin seedlings approximately 15 - 18 inches apart. The full grown plants will reach 32 - 40 inches in height and 12 inches in width. Plant lower-growing flowers in front for a breath-taking display of color!

Peony Poppy (Papaver Paeoniflorum Salmon) - Perfect for the bed, border and as a cut flower, these annuals grown from peony seeds are a wonderful addition to any flower garden! Salmon peony poppy flowers burst forth with lovely salmon colored blooms which are a full 4 - 5 inches across. The blooms form on erect, sturdy stems, and the plants reach 32 - 40 inches tall and about 12 inches wide. The seed pods that form after the bloom are spent is very attractive, and it they can be dried and preserved for used in dried arrangements.

Plant these seeds indoors in late winter. Use peat pots and starter mix for best results. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and press the seeds into the soil. Peony seeds need light to germinate. Keep flower seeds moist until germination. Another option used by many gardeners is to plant the flower seed outdoors. Papaver Paeoniflorum seeds can be sown in the late fall, late winter, or early spring. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin the young seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart. These annual plants are known to be prolific self-sowers dropping their seeds and coming back year after year.

Peony Poppy (Papaver Paeoniflorum Double Mix) - You will want this double flowered mix for a delightful display in your summer garden! These large peony poppy flowers are 4 inches across and form on long, sturdy stems. Grown from peony seeds, they make your garden look great, and cut them often to enjoy beautiful arrangements for indoors! The sturdy plant has blue-green foliage that is intense and makes a complementary backdrop for the showy blooms. When the flowers are done blooming, oblong seed pods are formed, and they are highly prized as an everlasting, keeping their color and shape for dried arrangements.

Grow these poppy seeds indoors in late winter. One common method is to use peat pots and seed starter mix. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and press the seeds into the soil. These seeds need light to germinate so be sure not to cover the seeds more than 1/8th of an inch. Keep flower seeds moist until germination. Another option is to direct sow the seeds outdoors. The flower seed can be sown in the late fall, late winter, or early spring. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin the peony seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart. Mature plants will reach 32 - 40 inches in height and 12 inches in width. Plant lower-growing flowers in front for a breath-taking display of color!

Peony Poppy (Papaver Paeoniflorum Purple) - You will want this purple Papaver Paeoniflorum for a delightful display in your summer garden! These large flowers are 4 inches across and form on long, sturdy stems. Grown from peony seeds, they make your garden look great, and cut them often to enjoy beautiful arrangements for indoors! The plants have blue-green foliage that is intense and makes a complementary backdrop for the showy blooms. When the flowers are done blooming, oblong seed pods are formed, and they are highly prized as an everlasting, keeping their color and shape for dried arrangements.

Grow seeds indoors in late winter. For optimum results, use peat pots and a hiqh quality seed starter mix. Sow the seeds on the surface and press them into the soil. Peony seeds need light to germinate so ensure the seeds remain very close to the surface. Always keep flower seeds moist until germination. Mayn gardeners choose to direct sow the seeds outdoors after frost season has completely passed and night time temperatures are staying consistenly above 45 degrees. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. Thin seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart. When the peony plants are fully grown, they will reach 32 - 40 inches in height and 12 inches in width for a full display of purple flowers. You may wish to grow lower-growing flowers in front of the peonies for a breath-taking display of color!

Peony Poppy (Papaver Paeoniflorum Red) - If you do not have any red peonies in your flower garden, then these are a must addition! These large flowers are 4 inches across and burst forth with brilliant, red flowers. Grown from peony seeds, they make your garden look great, and cut them often to enjoy beautiful arrangements for indoors! After the plants have matured after being planted from seeds, they will have blue-green foliage. After the flowers are done blooming and showing off, oblong seed pods are formed.

You may choose to sow peony seeds indoors in late winter. Use seed starting trays, peat pots, or any other method you are used to ensuring you have a good quality seed starting soil. Sow the flower seeds on the surface and press the flower seeds into the soil ensuring the seeds are close to the surface as they need light to germinate. Keep flower seeds moist until germination. The flower seed may also be sown directly outdoors in spring after frost season is completely over. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. You will want to thin young seedlings to 15 - 18 inches apart. For all you patients growing these young seedlings, you will get plants which reach 32 - 40 inches in height and 12 inches in width. Plant lower-growing flowers in front for a breath-taking display of color!

Peony Poppy (Papaver Paeoniflorum Antique Shades) - Don't miss out on adding this peony mix to your summer flower garden. You can not miss these large 4 inch flowers as they will be the focal point of anybody looking at your landscape. Grown from peony seeds, these flowering plants make your garden look great and you can cut them often to enjoy beautiful arrangements for indoors! Peony plants have blue-green foliage that looks great next to ther flowering plants or ornamental grasses. Another selling point of this mixture is peonies will keep their color and shape making them an excellent choice for dried arrangements.

It is best to grow these seeds indoors in late winter utilizing peat pots and starter mix. You will want to sow the flower seeds on the surface and press them into the soil. The seeds need light to germinate so you definitely do not want to plant too deep. Keep flower seeds moist until germination. Do not let seeds dry out for extended periods of time this will lower the germination percentage. If you want to be a little more risky, you may also sow the flower seeds directly outdoors. The seeds can be sown in the late fall, late winter, or spring.  Planting in spring after frost season has passed is the least risky approach. Prepare the soil by loosening the top several inches, spread the flower seeds and lightly rake. Remember, don't plant too deep as the seeds needs light to germinate. Firm the soil by walking lightly over the area. After seedlings have begun to emerge, you will want to thin them so they are approximately 15 - 18 inches apart.  For all your hard work, you will enjoy plants that will reach 32 - 40 inches in height and 12 inches in width. Peonies also make great companion plants.