Bring a little drama to the outdoors this summer with a magical, gothic looking black flower garden! Get started with these gardening tips and flowers!
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A few years ago, I visited a small, local greenhouse looking for some spring flowers to plant in pots in our yard. I had to do a double-take when I passed by a table of velvety black petunias. They were gorgeous and I couldn't believe my eyes. Black flowers! They were completely unique and I knew I had to have them in my garden. Year after year, I can't wait to go back to that greenhouse and buy a pack or two of Black Cat Petunias. They're quite a conversation starter!
That same greenhouse introduced me to another dark plant called the "Velvet Elvis." The leaves are a rich, dark green and purple blossoms bloom on dark stems. Underneath, the leaves are a dark, velvety purple - akin to those retro velvet paintings of Elvis. Our plant, aptly named "Elvis," is a happy addition to our summer garden.
But all of this black garden magic went into full throttle the minute I saw pictures of Kat Von D's all black flower garden. For a couple years I've been saying I would devote one summer to an all black flower garden and, well, this seems to be the year it's finally going to happen!
How to Grow a Black Flower Garden
Before you start buying up a whole bunch of seeds, it's a good idea to look into your zone (search your location + "zone" to find out). That way you'll know when to start planting or when to at least start your seeds before transferring them into pots or the ground.
Also, make note of how each flower grows. Some might be bushy and others will grow tall. Plan your planting spaces accordingly and you'll end up with a super unique, pretty badass, rock'n'roll style flower garden!
Check out some of the seeds I purchased from Amazon below. All of the flowers are black or very nearly black. Plus, I even found black succulents to add to our garden! I also included some of the flowers Kat Von D has in her all black flower garden. Happy planting!
- Black Button Cornflowers
- Black Pansies
- Ornamental Black Succulents
- Scabiosa Black Knight
- Queen of Night Tulips
- Black Cat Petunias
- Bearded Dutch Iris
- Black Geraniums
- Moulin Rouge Sunflowers
- Black Beauty Gladiolus
- Black Charm Lilies
- Pennie Black Flowers
- Black with Red Dahlia
- Black Bat Flower
- Midnight Poppies
Hi Jessica! Thank you for sharing these useful tips with us. Those who does not
know about gardening, with the help of your blog they can learn it. Thanks again. Keep posting.
Hi Jane! I'm so glad you found these tips helpful! I'm happy to share what I've learned with others! 🙂
I live in south Florida. Can i plant these in the "winter" here?
Hi Joyce! I think it all depends on the type of plant you want to grow and what zone you're in. You'll honestly have to Google that information. Also, note that you'll be planting these from seed, so it'll take a little longer to transplant. You can always grow them indoors until spring and then transplant. Best of luck!
Thank you for the list and links. Can’t wait to starting ordering my seeds
No problem! I hope you have a lot of success with your black garden!
Thanks for this post, what a great idea. Since I am not an amazon shopper I browsed around and found a motherload of black flower, grass and herb seeds on a texas based company centerofthewebb (https://centerofthewebb.ecrater.com). So went crazy and ordered there. Exited!!
I'm so glad you were able to find black flower seeds! Thanks for sharing the link. I might have to take a look myself. Good luck with your black garden!
Oh my God this so heart-touching flower. black color lovers will be totally amazed by your DIY post. I will try to grow this flower in my garden for sure. thanks for the workable content waiting for more.
Thanks so much! Good luck growing these black flowers!
Oh wow.. I'm overwhelmed with the wonderful creation of God. what a beautiful flower. I highly appreciate your tips, tricks and instruction to plant and grow in own garden I will pin it and will definitely grow in my cottage. to make a black and new addition in my flower collection. my family will love it. thanks foe sharing.
I'm so glad you enjoyed this post. Thank you for pinning it! I hope you find the information useful and plant your own gorgeous black flower garden!
whoa what an amazing shots. welcome to all black lovers. these flowers are perfect for them. gardening is my passion and these flowers are a pure lovely creation of God. I’m always scouting out new ideas for planting, and these are all so nice! thanks for sharing.
Aren't they lovely? We planted a black flower garden last year and it was fascinating to see those flowers bloom! I hope you enjoy planting your own black flower garden!
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So glad you enjoyed this post! It's amazing how many varieties of black flowers there are!
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Am not a good gardner bcz i ahve less time to spen in my lawn in weekend too .
But i like your tips that you have to explain in it , am really greatfull to did it .
Thank you so much for this
I'm glad you found my tips helpful and I hope one day you'll find more time to garden. It really is relaxing!
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They are lovely. Black lowers looks so classy and beautiful. I planted them last year in my garden and they look amazing. Nice Post, keep up the good work.
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Aren't they pretty? I can't wait to grow some again in the spring!
hey, I am living in Pakistan. Most of the people here don’t know about black flowers gardening. With the help of your blog, people living here also be able to grow black flowers in their gardens. Thanks for sharing your thoughts.
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Growing a black flower garden sounds intriguing and beautiful! It adds a unique touch to any landscape. Embracing creativity in gardening is a wonderful way to express yourself while living well!