Papaver somniferum 'Swansdown'

Also Known As

Papaver laciniatum 'Swansdown'
Papaver x hybridum 'Swansdown'
Swansdown White Carnation Poppy

Plant type

annual / biennial

size

H: 4'
W: 6"

planting zones

1-10a

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Papaver somniferum 'Swansdown' plant details

Papaver somniferum 'Swansdown' is a broadleaf deciduous or semi-evergreen annual / biennial with blue and green foliage. In summer white flowers emerge. Features glaucous texture. Attracts bees making it an excellent addition to pollinator gardens. Grows well with sun and regular water. Does well in average, rich and well-drained soil. A good option if you're seeking something heat tolerant.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Papaver somniferum 'Swansdown'

Plant type: annual / biennial
Plant family: papaveraceae
Foliage: deciduous or semi-evergreen blue and green
Mature size: 6 IN wide, 4 FT tall
Flowers: white blooms in summer
Uses: border plant, cottage garden, cutting garden, heirloom, self-sowing

GROWING CONDITIONS for Papaver somniferum 'Swansdown'

USDA Zones: 1 - 10a
Sun exposure: sun
Watering frequency: regular
Resistant to: heat
Soil needs: average, rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Long necked 'Swansdown's sturdy stems hold up huge fully double pure white blooms with cut petal tipsù-so frilly. It's a real 'tah dah!' moment when they burst out of the confining buds and unfurl. Lovely in the spring to early summer garden, where they shine and perk up dark flowers like 'Bowles' Black' viola.

By: Select Seeds

And the Frilliest Award goes to ... absolutely stunning pure white 'Swansdown'! You could create an all white garden just to show off its swan-y excellence. This year, I think I'll grow it with 'Black Peony' Poppy, Nemophila menziesii 'Pennie Black' & set them all off with Nicotiana ‘Lime Green.’ How fun!