Gardens are usually very colorful. Why not add some black flowers and differentiate your garden from the rest. Here are some that you’ll love.
Planting a garden is all about expressing yourself and creating a place of beauty for you and your loved ones. We like to think of the gardener as the artist, and the garden itself as the medium with which the artist creates their work. The difference here is that there is no real point of completion for this kind of artwork. Plants and flowers will keep growing, or bloom seasonally, each time creating a new and fresh look.
So if you’re looking to add something a little different to your floral display, here are a few of the most beautiful black flowers out there.
Calla Lily
This flower makes a dramatic statement when used in a bouquet, especially a wedding bouquet.
Named after the Greek word for beautiful, it certainly lives up to its name. This specie of flower symbolises faithfulness, rebirth and resurrection and is shaped a little like a trumpet.
Black Dahlia
Sporting a deep reddish color, the Black Dahlia looks rather black. The flower rose to fame with the release of the Hollywood film ‘Black Dahlia’ and appears quite intriguing. The flower is also called ‘Arabian Night’ and appears totally black when placed under some form of shade.
Black Petunia
It was only in 2010 that these black flowers were created.
The Purple Petunia comes in a shade that is almost black (Black Velvet Petunia), due to a formula perfected by horticulturists.
Chocolate Cosmos
This beautiful maroon bloom is native to Mexico.
Not only does it share the same hue as the sweet treat, it also has a chocolate-like scent!
Black Baccara Rose
This stunning tea rose adds a dramatic look to any bouquet, vase or garden.
Because of this reason, it’s one of the most loved black flowers on the market. Asides from its attractive appearance, it also boasts a very appealing fragrance.
The flowers are complemented by pretty green-reddish foliage and the blooms themselves actually appear darker in cooler weather.
Iris ‘Before the Storm’
The Iris is a flower that is obtainable in almost every colour imaginable, including a deep shade of purple-black.
This sweet scented flower thrives in sunlight and enjoys well-drained soil in order to flourish.
Black Hollyhock
Most are fooled by the Black Hollyhock’s deep purple-blue petals, which to the untrained eye appear a deep shade of black. The petals often boast a vivid hint of red, which only adds to their beauty. It’s an ideal specie to plant close to a wall or at the back of a border, and one that will add instant glamour to an otherwise subtle garden.
These black flowers are able to thrive in an array of climates.
Queen of the Night Tulip
Black tulips are both distinctive and exotic looking. In a floral arrangement, they work well with yellow, white or pink tulips and look stunning when paired with yellow pansies.
They bloom in the spring and can grow up to 24 inches in height.
They’re also extremely low-maintenance, which makes them a popular choice for gardeners with busy schedules.
Bat Flower
Also known to the world as the ‘Devil Flower’, this flower closely resembles a bat and hence the moniker – Bat Flower. It is actually not black naturally, but deep brown in color. However, a fleeting glance over it will make the flower appear blackish. It is also called Bat Orchid as it belongs to the family of orchids and has whiskers like that of a cat. A truly decorative flower for your black themed garden!
Hellebore
Black flowers add distinctness to any garden, and one among these stunning flowers is the popular deep purplish colored Hellebore, a rare variety. This flower looks black to the eyes and is quite poisonous. Its an annual plant, producing flowers in early springtime.