{"product_id":"black-beauty-poppy","title":"Black Beauty Poppy","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis dramatic selection began as a standout component in our Breadseed Poppy Mix, but its saturated, near-black burgundy petals and mix of decadent double ruffled blooms and elegant singles demanded a stage of its own. Rising on sturdy stems cloaked in powdery, blue-green foliage, 'Black Beauty' provides striking architectural contrast in late spring borders and makes a moody, long-lasting cut flower. Plants are remarkably fuss-free and thrive in lean, well-drained soils where little else will. Direct-sow outdoors as early as the ground can be worked, as poppy seed requires cold spring soil to germinate properly; sowing after your final spring frost is not advised. After the petals drop, the sculptural, crown-topped seed pods remain highly ornamental in both fresh and dried arrangements—producing abundant culinary poppy seeds for baking or naturally self-sowing for a low-maintenance return year after year.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hudson Valley Seed Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51241920299111,"sku":"14200","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0264\/6867\/9783\/files\/Screenshot_2026-11-03_at_12.08.19_PM.webp?v=1793911629","url":"https:\/\/indieindiebangbang.com\/products\/black-beauty-poppy","provider":"Indie Indie Bang! Bang!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}