Black flowers are rare wonders that surprise in any landscape, bringing mystery even in winter.
Black flowers rarely occur in nature, but when they do, they’re showstoppers.
Of course, those inky-hued blooms aren’t actually black.
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Look closely and you’ll see that their petals are very dark red orpurple.
Nevertheless, these dramatic flowers turn heads when added tomoody bouquets.
Most of these varieties arewinter hardy across several regionsof the country, so they’ll return every year.
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Their blooms can last up to two weeksin a vasea definite plus forcutting gardensand bewitchingly beautiful floral arrangements.
Black Dahlia
Thedahliais a fan-favorite black flower for fallseasonal arrangements.
Its dusky flowers make it a garden standout when it begins blooming in late summer into autumn.
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Also, black dahlias are rare.
In late spring, its velvety, near-black flowers look especially eye-catching whencombined with white or yellow flowers.
Bat flowers thrive ingrowing conditions similar to orchids, but can survive outdoors in subtropical climates, too.
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In colder regions,move them indoors for winter, where they make intriguing houseplants.
The bat-shape, whiskery flowers usually appear in summer into fall.
The flower’s dark purple hue and yellow center make for exciting additions to floral arrangements.
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Black Baccara Rose
‘Black Baccara’ is a petitehybrid tea rosethat blooms from spring to fall.
Its velvety burgundy petals darken to look like black flowers as they age.
Its long, sturdy stems last for up totwo weeks in a vase.
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Each stem produces several buds that open from early to midsummer.
The upward-facing flowers work especially well for cut arrangements, too.
These climbing annuals will add astrong fragrance while they bloomfor several weeks from spring to summer.
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In warmer climates,black sweet potato vinesorBlack Pearl ornamental peppers(Capsicum annuum) will add drama.
If you prefer succulents, look forblack rose aeonium, Chinese jade, or Echeveria Black Prince.
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