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red flower with black seeds Papaver somniferum 'Black Swan' Seeds | Feathered Breadseed PoppyPapaver somniferum Black Swan Breadseed Poppy Feathered Poppy Black Swan is one of the most dramatic and glamorous poppy varieties available a true showstopper for cottage gardens, natural borders, and summer displays. This laciniatum type breadseed poppy produces deeply fringed, feather like petals in rich shades of dark burgundy to near black, creating an unforgettable texture and movement in the garden. An easy to grow hardy annual, Papaver
Papaver somniferum ‘Black Swan’ | Breadseed Poppy | Feathered Poppy
‘Black Swan’ is one of the most dramatic and glamorous poppy varieties available — a true showstopper for cottage gardens, natural borders, and summer displays. This laciniatum-type breadseed poppy produces deeply fringed, feather-like petals in rich shades of dark burgundy to near-black, creating an unforgettable texture and movement in the garden.
An easy-to-grow hardy annual, Papaver somniferum thrives with direct sowing and minimal care. Its large blooms are followed by ornamental, round seed pods, highly valued by florists for fresh and dried arrangements. Fast-growing and architectural, ‘Black Swan’ brings bold elegance and structure to any planting scheme.
Plant Information
- Botanical name: Papaver somniferum var. laciniatum ‘Black Swan’
- Common names: Breadseed Poppy, Feathered Poppy, Peony Poppy
- Type: Hardy annual
- Days to maturity: 80–90 days
- Pinching: Not necessary
- Height: 70–90 cm
- Position: Full sun
- Flowering time: June – September
- Packet size: 1 g
- Approx. seeds per packet: ~3,000
Why Grow ‘Black Swan’
- Exquisite dark, feathered, double & semi-double blooms
- Exceptional garden presence — bold, tall, architectural
- Ornamental seed pods perfect for drying and floral design
- Easy direct-sow annual with fast growth
- Self-seeds lightly for future seasons
- Ideal for cottage gardens, borders, and meadow-style plantings
How to Sow
Direct Sow (recommended):
- Sow early spring (March–May) or late summer–autumn (August–September)
- Scatter seeds thinly onto raked soil; cover very lightly
- Maintain moisture until germination
- Thin seedlings to 25–30 cm apart
Indoor Sowing (possible but not ideal):
- Use deep pots to protect taproots
- Sow in darkness at ~20°C
- Transplant only when very small
Note: Breadseed poppies dislike transplanting. Direct sowing gives best results.
Growing Tips
- Requires well-drained soil — excellent drainage prevents root rot
- Water deeply but infrequently
- Slugs love young seedlings — protect early growth
- Remove spent blooms to extend flowering or leave them for pods
- Once flowering finishes, pods can be harvested or left to self-seed
Cut Flowers & Pods
- Cut when blooms are half-open
- Sear stem ends 7–10 seconds for vase conditioning
- Vase life: 2–3 days (pods last indefinitely)
- Pods dry beautifully for long-term décor
Perfect For
- Cottage & informal gardens
- Bold summer borders
- Dried floral work
- Naturalistic & meadow plantings
- Statement garden moments
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★★★★★ 4
Decent fit, good quality, great value
I'm 6' 4" tall (1.93m), but very thin, so I bought a Small, which is the size I wear for almost all men's short-sleeve shirts (tees, polos, and button-downs). The fit of this shirt is surprisingly roomy, although I'm not complaining given the price point. The shoulders and body could be a just tiny bit more tailored, especially given the easy drape and movement of this pique knit polyester fabric, which hangs where it wants to and glides effortlessly against the skin. I could never, ever feel constrained or constricted in this shirt. I almost wish the fabric were a tiny bit stiffer. The length is slightly generous, but not excessive. The collar lies down properly (no curling at the corners, no unwanted creases), although this is usually the case with synthetic fabric polos. Despite the minor flaws with this shirt, I like the overall appearance, value, and quality, and I plan to buy several more in different colors.
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Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2018
★★★★★ 5
A shockingly good polo shirt!
OK. Amazon Brand. How good can it be? Well, shame on me. I bought one as "cheap" knock around polo shirts for the beach However, what I received was actually a very nice quality polo shirt with a great fit. (Large, "Trim fit" fits me well....average build, 5'9", 155 lbs, 32 waist). While I can appreciate nice clothes, I am only as fashion conscious as the average 58 year old male. With that caveat, I would unquestionably wear this golfing, at summer party or at a causal restaurant . The material has a nice feel, dries quickly and looks like it will resist snagging, though that it a risk with any polyester shirt. I cannot yet speak about long term durability, but I will no doubt recover my $15 investment. I have since ordered 5 shirts more because I lost weight and needed new shirts. Is this shirt as nice at the $90 ones my wife buys me at a "high end", unnamed "preppy" shop? No, not quite. But awfully close!
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Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Buy this shirt!
You need to buy this shirt! I bought one for a golf outing and like it so much I went back and bought all the colors that were available. At $15, these are a superb value and look great.
Fit: this is an athletic / slim fit shirt. I am 5’9” and 160 lbs and a Medium fits me perfectly. Fits much better than Banana Republic polos. The collar sits nicely, the button placement is correct (not too high not too low). The cuffs do not have a band so they don’t ride up.
Fabric: 100% polyester so you can wash it and stick it right in the dryer and it comes out with no wrinkles. NOTE: I had trouble ironing this shirt. Best bet is toss it in the dryer for a few minutes to get wrinkles out. The colors I have are vibrant and there is a slight texture but not as much as a pique.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2019
★★★★★ 3
Nice shirt but too short
I'm 6', 175 with a bit of a longer torso. That makes me a slim build bordering on tall/slim. The material seems on par with similar offerings from Nike and the shirt looks and fits quite well (I like the slim tailor) but it was not long enough to tuck in as a medium (right at my belt line). I tried a large which is getting a little big around and it was still too short. XL was ridiculously wide on me and still not long enough.
Bottom line is that Amazon needs to offer this shirt in a slim/TALL with about 3" of additional length. There would be a whole lot of buyers. I'll have to continue to go to the specialty shops in search of MT and LT sizes.
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Reviewed in the United States on July 31, 2021
★★★★★ 5
Nice for the price
I am 6’4” and 195 lbs so I need a large size for most shirts. I need it for the length, but not the width, so shirts this size tend to bow out at the back and make me feel a bit like I am wearing a tent. I prefer polos made of a very thin, breathable and moisture wicking fabric. A decent looking shirt you can wear on hot and humid days without any undershirt and stay comfortable. Old Navy makes a fantastic version, very similar to the ridiculously priced Under Armor version, and I was hopeful that this Amazon version would compare. It does, but has a few drawbacks. If this sounds like you, keep reading. If not, thanks for getting this far.
I’ll keep this brief with a list of pros and cons below. Suffice it to say, I like the polo enough not to return it, but it is still a step below some of the shirts produced by other outlets.
Cons:
1. It is far from wrinkle free, though I’m not sure it is even touted to be. It does tell me, though, that this fabric won’t be as soft as I prefer.
2. The color is a little darker (I got the coral) than it seemed in the picture, but not terribly so.
3. The “slim fit” is what drew me in and while it better than most, the back still bows out a bit
4. The fabric is clearly moisture wicking, but not the light fluffy kind. I know I’m starting to sound like a snob, but if you know what I mean, you know what I mean. Sometimes a shirt feels heavy when you sweat in it. The idea of the moisture wicking fabric is to pull that sweat away as fast as you produce it to aid in the evaporative cooling taking place on your body. This shirt doesn’t feel heavy, but I’m not sure how long it will stay that way on a really hot and humid day.
Pros:
1. Price. For $15, I can become blissfully ignorant to the cons listed above.
2. Fit. It isn’t perfect (Yes, I know this is listed as a con too), but if you have a tall, lanky body type like me, a large will fit you better than your average polo. After a trip or two through the dryer, probably even more so.
3. Convenience. Now that I know this is a good fit for me, I can try all the different colors I want from the comfort of wherever I choose to be with my phone.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 30, 2020