As the days of summer begin to wind down and the kids go back to school, it’s time to start thinking about fall planting. If you’ve been thinking about planting bulbs that will bloom into beautiful flowers next spring, now is the time to start making some decisions about which plants to add. For those […]
Black Flowers Perennials
These black flowers perennials will grace your garden year after year with their dark blossoms. They are great for gothic gardens or as accents in brightly colored gardens.
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Queen of the Night Tulip
September 3, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Queen of the Night Tulip, or black tulip, is actually a deep maroon color that appears black in certain lighting. As one of the almost black flowers available today, this one makes a great addition to any garden, especially one with a gothic theme. Even the name gives this flower a certain mystique, perfect […]
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Antique Hydrangea Charcoal Flower
April 15, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Antique Hydrangea Charcoal flower comes from the hydrangea shrub. Hydrangea shrubs are an old fashioned favorite that produce massive ball shaped flowers. These flowers may appear to be one large, globe shaped flower, but in reality are clusters of smaller flowers with four petals. The common flower colors in hydrangea shrubs are white, pink, […]
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Chocolate Cosmos
March 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
Cosmos atrosanguineus, or Chocolate Cosmos, is a tuberous perennial featuring deep maroon colored flowers with velvety looking petals and a chocolate brown colored center. The Chocolate Cosmos grows fairly fast in full sun conditions with regularly weekly watering. Water may be needed more often in extremely hot or dry conditions. They will grow to be […]
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Hyacinth, Dark Dimension
February 17, 2019 by Leave a Comment
The Hyacinth, Dark Dimension is a striking perennial that features eight to twelve inch flower spikes adorned with very dark, deep purple, densely clustered, star-shaped florets. These beautiful flowers are so dark that they appear almost black in color, with deep purple accents on the edges of the petals. The Dark Dimension is an extremely […]
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Black Barlow Columbine is Gothic in Appearance
January 13, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A great addition to any gothic garden is the Aquilegia vulgaris var stellata, or Black Barlow Columbine. Black Barlow Columbine not only is black to deep purple, but it also has spiky petals that add to its gothic appearance. To get the best results with Black Barlow Columbine, grow plants in partial shade, but where […]
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Black Peony Papaver Paeoniflorum: Beautiful Stunning Blooms
January 6, 2019 by Leave a Comment
A carefully planned and well executed gothic garden will provide you a great outdoor space which can help enhance the beauty and market value of your property. Although not commonly used in many homes, a gothic garden can bring excitement, attention, and curb appeal. There are several steps you need to take in order to […]
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Black Sprite, Centaurea, Looks Like It Has Fingers
October 28, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Black Sprite, Centaurea is a compact plant with purplish black blooms that have a “spidery” look to them, as well as greenish-gray foliage. The Black Sprite prefers full sun, well- drained soil, and are resistant to drought and deer. They should be planted in areas that receive several hours of full sun each day.This […]
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Black Rose, the Ultimate Gothic Flower
October 14, 2018 by Leave a Comment
The Black Rose is not naturally a truly black flower, but rather one that is so deeply red that it appears black in color. Because black flowers do not exist in nature, some people have found ways to try to make them. One such method to use is to make your own dye for the […]
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Black Mondo Grass
August 26, 2018 by Leave a Comment
Ophiopogon planiscapus ‘Nigrescens’, more commonly known as Black Mondo Grass, is a small evergreen perennial that provides stunning contrast to the garden or container planting. This plant produces a dense, purplish-black grass-like foliage that looks great in borders, edgings, and as part of a mixed container planting. Because of its stunning dark color, Black Mondo […]
