If you also wish to plant, Plants with nearly Black Flowers, or darker shade flowers then this article is here to fulfill your wish. You are here because you want some drama, grunge, and gothic vibes in your garden and that’s nothing less than a cool decision.
But, are black flowers natural? The answer is No! Purely black colored flowers do not exist. Though you will see many nearly black or dark flowers that you can plant in your garden or pot.
Key takeaways:
- Bringing black flowers is not just about dark vibes but black flowers indicate mystery, power, and elegance as well.
- The black flowers are also used for occasions or for saying goodbye or farewells.
- Some different plants with nearly Black Flowers that make your Garden Attractive are the Onyx odyssey Helleborus, “Black Star” Canna lily, Petunia black velvet, Tulip “Queen of Night” etc.
Do black flowers need extra care?
Black flowers being so rare and unique doesn’t need a specialized way of pampering. Just like many plants, they demand a good water supply regularly. The soil should be well moist and drained. In summer the plants get thirsty often, prune after the looming of flowers to remove old ones and encourage new flower growths.
15 best Plants with nearly Black Flowers
Iris “Before the storm”
- Famous flowers among home planters
- Darest shade ‘almost black color’ variety
- Yield flowers during early summer and the whole spring season
- Sweet scent
- Iris before the storm can be planted in a pot or garden framing the borders
Onyx odyssey helleborus
- Provide you with the black contrast in the garden during the spring colors
- Flowers are purplish black
- Reaches up to a height of 18 to 24 inches
- Flowers bloom during the spring and winter season
- Need full shade and partial sunlight
Black bat flower
- The black bat flower is the rarest kind of black flower plant
- The plant reaches a height of almost 36 inches
- Need a well-fertilized soil
- The flowers appear during late summer and early fall time
“Black Star” Canna lily
- Canna lily black stars are best grown in containers and are great indoor plants as well
- The flowers are accurate for the decorations, and the leaves are also showy
- The plant reaches up to a height of 18-20 inches
- The color of the flowers is deep purplish. They like full sun to partial shade
Petunia black velvet
- Flowers are trumpet-shaped and in a shade of nearly black with a velvety texture
- They form beautiful landscapes and borders
- The plant reaches a height of 10 inches
- Full sunlight is needed for petunia black velvet to thrive
Hollyhock nigra
- Pretty old choice for gardeners and give vintage vibes to your garden
- The hollyhock nigra are biennials and also considered half-perennials
- The flowers bloom throughout the summer season
- The plant reaches a height of 60-80 inches
Viola blackout
- The black colored flowers in viola plants having varied colors put people in confusion and surely as gazing site
- They are mostly used in rock gardens or along the borders
- The plants reach a height of 6-10 inches
- The flowers bloom during the spring season and also during autumn
Lenten rose “New York Night”
- The plants are easy to care for, the petals are dark colored almost like black and the middle part has a yellow shade which adds a vibrant feature
- The plant reaches a height of 2 feet, ned ample amount of shade
- Lenten roses thrive throughout the spring season
Tulip “Queen of Night”
- The pants are perfect for small gardens
- Flowers are bulb-like with velvety petals. The plant needs full sunlight and less water
- The flowers bloom like weeping trees in the late spring season. Tulip Queen of Night reaches a height of 20 inches.
Persian lily
- Persian lilies are unique with the long spike on which tiny bell-shaped nearly black colored flowers are grown.
- The upright structure of groups of flowers adds a twist to the garden
- The plant needs good sunlight, and noon shade as well.
- The flowers bloom during late spring to early summertime.
For more such plant related-articles, you may also read, 17 Easy Flowering Plants For Pots
Black baccara rose
- Cultivar includes burgundy hybrid tea rose. The petals have a velvety texture.
- The plant reaches to a height of 5-6 feet.
- The flowers bloom from spring to the fall season
Silver laced primrose
- These are my personal favorites. Gosh! How vibrant and amazingly unique they are!
- The silverish edges on the blackish petals make them showstoppers with a yellow-colored center.
- The flowers will bloom throughout the spring season
- The plant thrives in partial shady spots. The height of the plant reaches 6-8 inches.
Dark dimension hyacinth
- Another popular choice for gardeners is hyacinth plants.
- They are known for their powerful yet good fragrance and easing growing ability on pots.
- The plant reaches a height of 10 inches as it gets matured. Sun requirement is full sun to partial shade
Dahlia Arabian night
- Who doesn’t love Dahlia!? And specifically, if it is present in such a dark shade.
- The flowers are in deep dark burgundy color.
- Dahlia Arabian Night can reach up to a height of 34 inches
Black Barlow columbine
- Black Barlow columbine plants need good shade. The plants need well-drained soil
- The flowers are deep purplish almost like black colored
- The height of the plant reaches up to 30 to 34 inches
- The flowers bloom in the late springtime
Wrapping up the context:
We have listed above the best black flowers that you can keep in your garden or indoors. We hope you have found our favorite one and have decided which ones you will go for. Happy planting!
FAQ‘s
What goes well with black flowers?
The black flowers bring a gothic vibe to your garden. But you can combine them with different colors to break the stereotypic theme of the garden. The black flowers are great backdrops too. The flowers go well with the bright colors.
What are the darkest flowers in the world?
The most striking black colored flowers are the black petunias. Though there are o natural black colored flowers yes nearly black colored flowers exist.
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