These plants make you look black - and rightly so! We bring you ten black beauties to add drama to your garden.
Yellow, Purple, Red - When we think of flowers, bright, colorful colors spring to mind. There is also the exact opposite: black plants are not only something special, they also add a mysterious and dramatic touch to your garden. With these ten black plants, your garden will be a very special eye-catcher.
10. The Petunia
Petunias are bright and colorful? This may be true of many members of the strain, but not of Black Velvet. It is the first black petunia variety on the market and immediately enchants with its black, almost velvety flowers. No wonder it has become a popular pot plant. But the petunia can also be grown wonderfully in the garden. It makes the same demands as its colorful sisters and creates a wonderful contrast to the other brightly colored flowers. Meanwhile, the "Black Velvet" is no longer the only black representative of its kind, but it probably remains the best known.
9. Tulip
The Black Tulip isn't just a movie. The Amsterdam flowers also have black offshoots. Above all, the “Queen of the night” enchants with such a dark Bordeaux tone that it almost looks black. Like most tulips, it is easy to care for and has no special requirements. The black tulip is particularly suitable for beginners who still want something special in their garden.
8. Schwarzkopf
Even if you think of a famous hair care company at first glance, the Schwarzkopf is actually a plant. And this one lives up to its name with its dark red to black foliage. As a succulent or rose thick leaf, it is particularly suitable as a pot plant and is considered easy-care and robust. It's for the gardenrather less suitable due to the weather, after all the desert plant likes it warm and does not tolerate the German winter well. Another highlight of this great plant: the flowers of the Schwarzkopf are not black, but bright yellow.
7. Coleus
Although the name suggests otherwise, the colored nettle can also come up with some black varieties. "Dark Star" or "Black Prince" not only sound noble, but also leave a lasting impression with their dark red, almost black color. In the garden, the nettles are easy to grow as an annual plant, but protected from the weather in a pot, they can also thrive for several years. Their color is much more intense in the sun than in the penumbra.
6. Violet
Roses are red, violets are black? In fact, the timeless flowers are also available in a dark variation. Varieties such as "Molly Sanderson" combine the classic among flowers with what is probably the most classic colour: black. Despite its black color, the "Molly Sanderson" is otherwise a typical violet. It is not only quite undemanding, but also spoils the gardener's nose with the typical smell of violets - a pleasure for all the senses.
5. Indian Flower Cane
The Indian flower cane is one of the most exotic in the garden world. But it becomes even more unusual if you also decide on a black variation of the tall plant. While the leaves are dark red to black in color, the flowers shine in bright red - pure drama. In a wind-protected, sunny place, the flowering cane also feels at home in German gardens. However, the exotic plant does not tolerate the winter particularly well and should therefore spend it indoors.
4. Mallow
Mallows are already among the beauties in the flower bed. But if they also bloom with black flowers, the sight is really breathtaking. The dark brown to black petals contrast beautifully with the otherwise very green stems and leaves of the plant. Mallows can also be grown well in a sunny spot in German gardens.
3. Zantedeschieren
Zantedeschien or "Calla Lilies" actually come from the tropical areas in southern Africa, but with the right care they can also be found in German gardens if they are allowed to spend the winter indoors. The calla has also proven itself as a houseplant and brings an exotic flair to your home. Their dark purple, almost black variants look particularly exciting. Zantede trees like the "Black Star" then form a nice contrast between the dark bract and light green stems and the other leaves.
2. Black Snake Beard
As if from another planet - black snake beard has its own charm. With its grass-like foliage, the plant, which originates in Japan, doesn't look particularly spectacular at first glance if it weren't for its colour: the foliage, stems and fruits of the Asian plant are completely black. The snake beard is a bit more demanding in handling and needs regular care. On the other hand, it can be used to set wonderfully dark accents in the garden.
1. Lenten Roses
Even if the spring rose is not related to its namesake, the rose, it is in no way inferior in terms of beauty. The "Midnight Ruffles" variety in particular impresses not only with its dark violet flower color and velvety appearance. It also has almost three times as many petals as its colored sisters. In the garden, the spring rose is less demanding than, for example, the Christmas rose. Another advantage: the flowers can be seen from February, making it one of the first to bloom in the new year.
If you are interested in other black plants, you can find information about black tomatoes here.