Have you ever thought about giving a special beautiful bouquet with a series of Black Flowers? Various flowers with various colors have become the choice of flower givers or flower connoisseurs and an ideal for flower bouquet recipients. How about the Black Flowers bouquet? Can Black Flowers be sold and arranged into a beautiful arrangement of a flower bouquet?

What Does Black Flowers Mean?

Related to the meaning of the color black itself is a mystery, graceful, strong, and other meanings seem to bring a negative atmosphere or show a dark side to express deep feelings, but not for Black Flowers.

What Are Black Flowers Called?

Black Flowers are often called Black Velvet Petunia, the first Black Flowers in the world. If you look closely, the color of this flower is actually dark purple, not black.

Are Black Flowers Rare?

Apart from the meaning behind the black color, Black Flowers gives a unique and rare impression among other flower variants. Compared to other types of flowers, Black Flowers seem to attract many people with their hidden colors and meanings.

Types of Black Flowers

Here are 20 types of beautiful Black Flowers that can be selected for your special bouquet:

1. Tulip

 

Tulips are beautiful and dramatic flowers. The color of the tulips is closer to that of deep maroon in spring. To create a more impressive sight, this variety can be combined with white or pink tulips or other brightly colored flowers. Tulips are a type of Black Flowers that is easy to care for.

Black tulips are a rare hybrid that is hard to achieve. Found in almost all colors, the royal tulip flower is found in the magical color black as well. They symbolize power and strength & depicts mysterious royalty. There are many species of black tulips such as Queen of the Night Black Tulip, Paul Scherer Black Tulip, Ebony Queen Black Tulip, Nearly Black Tulip, Black Hero Tulip, and Black Parrot Tulip.

2. Petunia, Sophistica Blackberry Hybrid

Newer varieties such as Black Velvet Petunia or Black Cat Petunia look perfectly black but seeds are hard to find and have a high price. However, Sophistica Blackberry which is dark red is the easiest choice to plant because it can only use planting media boxes, pots, and others.

The flower was developed by Ball Colegrove, a leading flower breeding company in the year 2010. Advertised with the catchline, ‘Black goes with everything,’ the flower has become much sought after with professional garden centers and gardeners. Petunia is a very common flower but black petunia is a novelty. The black petunia was created by mixing pollens in several attempts.

3. Helleborus ‘Onyx Odyssey’

Helleborus is highly admired for being attractive with his burgundy color or close to black. Only with sufficient sunlight and good air circulation around the plant and moist soil, this flower can be easily planted.

Black Hellebore has medicinal properties and was used for cleansing of the body and in the treatment of paralysis. The botanical name of Black Hellebore is Helleborus Nigger and is commonly called the Christmas Rose. It was also used in the treatment of mental disorders. Hellebore flowers are usually found in white and pink colors but there is a rare deep purple shade available that seems black to the human eye.

4. Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’

 

Viola is a Black Flowers that is very interesting to enjoy and suitable for planting in two media, namely soil, and container. Viola grows from spring to fall.

5. Iris ‘Before the Storm’

 

6. Physocarpus Opulifolius ‘Diabolo’ syn. ‘Monlo’

This type of flower is especially attractive with its white color and burgundy colored foliage that looks black in shade or dark. Like some other Black Flowers, this type of flower is also easy to grow and care for.

7. Black Baccara Rose

 

The color of this flower is very bold and looks stunning with a dusky red. Black Baccara Rose has a wonderful smell and looks amazing when grown in a garden.

It has many names like black beauty, Tuscany superb, baccarat, black jade, and black magic. The black rose flower is very popular and is said to exist in Tibet but the fact hasn’t been verified yet. While some people see the black rose as the symbol of mystery and elegance. The black rose symbolizes tragic romance, immorality, and sadness. Some believe that an actual black rose does not exist and is a deeper shade of purple & red, while others believe that black roses are dyed white roses.

With a deeply purple shade and green, almost red foliage, the flowers look stunning. The black rose meaning has dramatic and appealing. The flowers also have a very beautiful and soothing fragrance.

8. Hollyhock ‘Nigra’

This flower is extraordinarily beautiful with its tall and strong stems. For Alcea Rosea ‘Nigra’ the stunning maroon brown looks almost black in the center. Hollyhock can adapt to grow anytime and anywhere.

Again, the black holly flower is near to black but is a deep purple flower. Although Hollyhock flowers symbolize friendship, the deep purple hollyhock symbolizes nobility. These gorgeous flowers bloom throughout summer.

The distinctive appearance of flowers makes them perfect for potting and container gardening. The plant is hardy and it can survive difficult weathers too. The best part is since these flowers are easy to maintain; you can grow them in your garden easily.

Nigra Hollyhock is a very popular variety with a historical garden. The rich-colored flowers were mentioned in 1629 and they were also seen in the Monticello gardens of Thomas Jefferson. The near-black flowers are deep purple with a hint of red. Hollyhock is another species called Hollyhock Nigra, which is also known for its black flowers that are a deep shade of chocolate. Black Hollyhock is probably one of the rarest flowers that can look almost black in certain lights.

9. Wine and Roses (Weigela Florida)

 

Another name for this flower is Alexandra with its pink and deep burgundy color. This type of flower is suitable for growing in cold climates and also grows in the spring and early summer.

10. Black Beauty ‘Elderberry’

 

Another option of the Black Flowers variety is the Sambucus Nigra ‘Gerda’ with its black-purple foliage, pink flowers, and edible juicy fruits. Elderberry can be used as an ornamental plant in the garden which looks beautiful in summer.

11. Calla Lily ‘Black Star’

The Calla Lily is one of the most decorative flowers because of its deep purple blackish color. It looks attractive with its bright green combination with a thin red spot. This flower can grow in various media, soil, or pots.

These carry elegance and mystery. Deep Purple calla lily symbolizes royalty and strength. The popular calla lily, known for being beautiful, also comes in a deep purple color that looks black to the human eye. It is called the black star and makes a dramatic statement.

Calla Lily can also be seen in paintings and depictions of the Virgin Mary; they depict resurrection, faithfulness, and purity. Since they have a trumpet-like shape, they are also related to victory. It adds a dramatic appeal to your garden and looks really good with lighter shades. The purple calla lily symbolizes resurrection and rebirth, making it an ideal flower for your loved ones and friends who are recuperating after a long bout of illness or looking for a ray of hope. The trumpet-shaped flower has a deep purple shade that looks black in some light.

12. Black Mondo Grass

Black Mondo Grass is a great choice for planting in warmer climates in any growing medium. In spring, dark green leaves will appear and in summer they will turn a very deep blackish purple. Meanwhile, during the summer there will grow small white bell-shaped flowers followed by small black seeds.

13. Aeonium Arboreum

This type of flower is very impressive and dramatic. The leaves are burgundy and yellow on the flowers that grow from summer to fall. Aeonium Arboreum is more suitable for planting in warm climates.

14. Canna – Black Tropicanna

 

Plant these types of flowers in your garden, they will grow in light colors from dark bronze to chocolate so that they have a tremendous impact on the beauty of your garden. It is suitable for planting in warm climates and requires approximately 6 hours of sunshine per day.

15. Dahlia ‘Arabian Night’

 

Dahlia is the most beautiful flower because it has a deep purple-red color. The growth of this flower requires sufficient sunlight. This flower is also known as the Black Dahlia.

Scientists have also figured out that the deep and dark shade of red is due to the higher amount of anthocyanins. The flowers are deep red that lingers on the black shade. Since dahlias are available in various colors, the flower stands for diversity and unity. Los Angeles’ most notorious and grisly murder case was named after the flower. Researchers from Austria’s Vienna University of Technology were successful in analyzing the pigment of plant metabolite also called flavonoid, which is responsible for the color of dahlias.

16. Colocasia ‘Black Magic’

 

Colocasia is an amazing flower because it is so dramatic in terms of its color, which is dark purple. Usually, this flower grows in cold areas.

17. Coleus ‘Black Prince’

Coleus is one of the most popular flowers because of its showy foliage for the garden. This type of flower is very suitable to be planted in warm subtropical or tropical areas or as an annual plant and can be planted in a variety of growing media.

18. Silver-Laced Primrose (Primula ‘Victoriana Lace Silver Black’)

This beautiful flower is the rarest flower because of its black-brown color. This flower blooms fragrant and grows in spring. This type of flower can grow in cool and warm climates

19. Heuchera ‘Obsidian’

This flower is also called “Obsidian Coral Bells” which is one of the prettiest flowers in black color. This flower can be grown in various growing media. This flower is quite small and attractive and requires a cool climate to grow.

20. Bat Flowers

 

Tacca bat flowers (Taca Chantieri) are unique, rare, and exotic flowers. This type of flower requires a warm climate when it is subtropical or tropical.

Although, it was found that the bat orchid has cancer-fighting properties. Belong to the orchids family, the bat orchid flower gets its name bat orchid due to it’s close resemblance to a bat flight. Although it is a deep shade of brown but looks like ebony black. The flower is native to Asia and is linked to superstations that finding a bat flower means death, or losing someone close.

The flowers are a commonplace sighting in Malaysia, Thailand, and Southern China. The flower is also supposed to have cancer-fighting properties as well. The plant requires well-mulched soil, high humidity, and well-drained soil to blossom. The black flowers are quite black and can be spooky as they are bat-shaped and quite different from what you have been seeing so far. Tacca Chantrieri is an orchid and mainly popular as the black bat flower. It is usually grown as a novelty plant but this plant isn’t for the weak-hearted.

Can You Grow Black Flowers in Normal Condition?

Some types of Black Flowers can grow in normal conditions, but some others require certain conditions to grow properly such as requiring a certain planting medium or a certain climate to grow.

Are There Any Natural Black Flowers?

No flower is completely black in color, mostly deep purple. Like blue, black does not predominantly appear natural, it’s just because it is mixed with other chemicals.

From 20 types of Black Flowers in all shapes and color variants, it can be concluded that Black Flowers are for sale and can be assembled into beautiful flower bouquets. Black Flowers can be sent as gifts to relatives. So, color does not make a problem to become a beautiful and beautiful arrangement as a flower bouquet. Either black and white flowers or any other color can all make a beautiful arrangement, so can gray flowers.

A series of Black Flowers bouquet can be made by choosing one or several types of Black Flowers. Make sure everything is neatly arranged and also beautiful. Black Flowers Bouquet can be given for events such as celebrations such as death, prayer together, opening merchants, and others.