Add a touch of dramatic, gothic elegance to your garden with our 'After Midnight' Poppy seeds. This stunning heirloom variety is a true showstopper, producing velvety, deep crimson-purple blooms that appear nearly black. These dark, mysterious flowers create a breathtaking contrast against the bright green foliage, making them an perfect focal point for borders and cottage gardens. The sturdy stems make them excellent for fresh floral arrangements, while the unique seed pods add texture to dried displays.
⭐ What you'll love
- Dramatic, deep velvety blooms that appear nearly black.
- Adds a touch of gothic elegance and high contrast to the garden.
- Sturdy stems make them excellent for fresh cut flower arrangements.
- Produces decorative seed pods perfect for dried crafts and displays.
🌿 Seed details
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Plant Name: Poppy 'After Midnight' (Papaver somniferum)
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Seed Quantity: Approx. 100 seeds
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Type: Heirloom, Open Pollinated, Non-GMO
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Lifecycle: Annual
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Height: 24-30 inches
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Days to Maturity: 80-90 days
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USDA Zone: 3-9
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Origin: American Grown
🌱 Growing instructions
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Stratification (Recommended): Cold stratify seeds for 2-4 weeks before planting to break dormancy and improve germination.
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Sowing: Sow seeds indoors or directly outdoors after the threat of frost has passed.
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Depth: Sow 1/16 inch deep. Press lightly into the soil as they need some light to germinate.
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Spacing: Thin seedlings to 6-12 inches apart once they have a few sets of true leaves.
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Light Requirement: Full Sun.
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Care: Keep soil consistently moist but not waterlogged. Deadhead spent blooms to prolong flowering, or leave them to form decorative seed pods.
✅ Our seed packets
- Professionally designed and made.
- Resealable for convenient, long-term storage.
- Eco-friendly and recyclable (contains no plastic).
- Includes full, detailed growing instructions.
- Vigorously tested to ensure the highest germination rates.
- Custom packets for weddings, baby showers, or events are available. Just message us!
🚚 Shipping
- FREE SHIPPING on all orders of $35 or more.
- Flat Rate shipping no matter how many seeds you order.
- Tracking is included with every order.
