For many, black is the new red! There’s something soothing and fascinating about the colour black which draws people towards it. And the word has it that the beauty of black flowers is truly hypnotic. With that said, we bring you 8 types of black flowers that comes in jet black or deep hues of browns, blues, purples and reds. All of these are showstoppers and no less than magic.
Black Roses
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How can we talk about flowers and skip roses! Black roses are truly a thing of beauty. Though these beauties do not truly exist and are rather dyed, they are quite eye-catching. Most black roses are found in elegant tones of deep red, maroon or purple. You can either give them as stand-alone or mix them with white ones to express grieving or the final farewell to a loved one.
Black Pansy
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Pansies are those prettiest flowers that grow magnificently in black hue as well. Black pansies are among the rarest species to exist. They boast an eye-catching purple, inky and velvety shade with a bright yellow centre. And it’s this dark hue that provides an instant glow to a traditional flower bed. Plant this black beauty against light backdrops, along with yellow and white ones, and witness heaven on earth.
Queen of the Night Tulip
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Who doesn’t enjoy the lush, evergreen and classic spring flowers; Tulips? They symbolise love, care, forgiveness and happy thoughts. Among their different varieties, the most popular is the ‘Queen of the Night’ cultivar. When you look at it closely, you will see deep purple cup-shaped blooms. In layman’s terms, the Queen of the Night is the closest variety to black tulips. During their blooming period, i.e. April and May, you can be sure to witness a dramatic black beauty show among green foliage.
‘Black Charm’ Asiatic Lily
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Lilies are available in thousands of species including black showy trumpet-shaped flowers. Their intensely-coloured dark burgundy (almost black) petals add an unmatched charisma to your garden. In fact, its stamens and filaments in the centre are also black, thus becoming a sight to behold. Create an astonishing view by pairing them with yellow, white or pastel-shade lilies.
Zantedeschia Black Star
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For those in the search of extremely beautiful types of black flowers, don’t miss out on Zantedeschia black star. It is the most ornamental and decorative black beauty with a deep purple spathe looking lovely amidst the light green foliage spotted with red tips.
Bat Orchid/Bat Flower
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This fantastic naturally black flower belongs to the famous Orchids family. If you are wondering about its name, it’s because of the whiskers dangling down from the middle. This flower is native to the tropical areas of Southeast Asia and has a superstitious association with it that this flower means death or losing someone dear. But the truth is that the bat orchid has cancer-fighting properties.
Black Petunia
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The blackest flower in the world – the black petunia is a popular choice for home gardens given its striking velvety black colour. The flower was created in 2010 and is believed to be a symbol of strength, insurrection and uniqueness. In fact, people of South America and Europe present this flower on Mother’s Day.
Black Iris
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The last one on our list of types of black flowers is the Black Iris which is a purplish-black, sweet-scented summer flowering plant that is native to Myanmar and China. This epitome of beauty is also the national flower of Jordan. Altogether, these blooms make an ideal choice for beds, cutting gardens and borders.
Add a showy display to your garden by choosing from these different types of black flowers. They all make a great dark choice for borders, containers, window boxes and patios.
