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Tuesday, November 11, 2014

The Mystical Black Flowers

These flowers may not be black at all but still they present a black image.

The term “black flowers” usually refer to flowers that have dark blooms. Looking closely, you could find that these black flowers are such a deep purple or at times brownish in color that they just appear black. Black flowers do present an aura of magic and mysticism that catch the eyes attention and fancy. Below are photos of black flowers. these black flowers project “an atmosphere of mysterious magnificence.”

Black Tulips

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The Black Tulip commonly called the Queen of the Night belongs to the genus Tulipa that has over a hundred species of bulbous flowering plants. The Queen of the Night tulip has large, velvety, deep cocoa-purple flowers on tall stems. Black tulips appear nearly jet-black at early dawn and before dusk. A good addition to your garden, it adds aura of midnight moonlight and a great attraction in the midday sunshine flashing its deep purple color and delicious scent.

Black Iris

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Black Iris (Iris chrysographes) is a species of the genus Iris that is originally a native flowering plant to China and Myanmar. Black Iris are mostly found growing near streams, meadows and hillsides. A reddish to almost velvety black about 6-9 cm. in diameter that usually blooms in June and July. One popular species of Black Iris is the Iris nigricans which is the national flower of Jordan. (see photo below).

Black or Chocolate Cosmos

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It is a sun loving plant that is a native of Mexico. When in full bloom, Chocolate cosmos appear like candy kisses on a stick and fills the garden with its vanilla with a touch of chocolate scent.

Black Lily or Bat Lily

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It is native to Thailand, Myanmar, Northern India and in some Indonesian islands. Bat Lily are sometimes called “Cats Whiskers” for its flower exhibit a whiskers-like appearance. If you happened to see one, be sure to enjoy its bloom for it will only last for a couple of days.

Black Morning Glory

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This plant is a climbing vine that could grow up to 10 ft. and prefers full sun. Morning Glory Kniola’s black blooms from July to October and has a deep velvety flower.

Geranium Phaeum

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Although not a very attractive plant, Geranium phaeum makes it up for its almost erect stem and almost black flowers. A nice plant to grow under trees for its ability to grow in dry shade. The plant blooms from May to June and its flower can grow up to 80 cm. with a 45 cm. spread.

Pincushion Flower Scabiosa Atropurpurea ‘Ace of Spades’

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A plant that is easy to grow and can reach a height of 36 inches, Ace of Spades are always target of butterflies and bees. This long flowering plant loves sun and blooms from June to August and shows a double, dark raspberry purple flower and exhibit a sweet scent.

Black Bacarra Rose

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A new species that was introduced to florist trade in 2001, Black Baccara Rose is a small beautiful flower but has no fragrance. It is truly unique for it owns a velvety petal, and before the bloom opens it project a deep shade of burgundy. As the flower blooms its edges still maintains the blackish color.

Black Hollyhocks

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Black Hollyhock usually grows in full sun and soil that are not too wet. A dark-red flower is a big single flower that usually blooms in June and July.

Buddleja Davidii ‘Black Knight’ – Butterfly Bush

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‘Black Knight’ is a popular cultivar of butterfly bush that features almost black flowers. This deciduous shrub can grow up to 8 feet if not properly trimmed. Black Knight Butterfly bush has the deepest of all purple flowers that attracts butterflies and bees. Its fragrant flowers blooms from June to September.

25 comments:

  1. okay i have learned a very good lesson here or maybe i just have problem with my vision, i've seen some were totally dark purple/lavender color and not black however it might be consider and called because of the features it has that is similar with those other black flowers.

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  2. I agree that these black flowers present a certain mystery. Not because they are colored black means they are not pretty. The black morning glory is my favorite because I see them a lot where I live.

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  3. I always find black flowers amazing, they're exquisite and really exudes mystery, true!.. wonder why we seldom see those here in the Phils.. amazing collection!

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  4. The black tulip looks enchanted. It gives the mysterious and glamorous feeling... It's my favourite flower of your collection

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  5. Love the black tulip!! These flowers are so mysteriously beautiful!!!

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  6. I want that black tulips grow in my front yard too Papaleng. It is my favorite flower here in America.

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  7. I haven't really seen any of the black flowers you have featured here. I love the Black Morning Glory!

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  8. black bacarra rose? and black tulip? amazing!! i've never known they have a black variant. so mysterious, gothic, and beautiful.

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  9. For a flower lover like me, it’s great to see the pictures that you have here. The black flowers give off such mystery and beauty.

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  10. Been a fan of the black Tulip for a long time, I think I saw it on the Dennis the Menace movie, Mr. Wilson's priced possession. Looked it up to know if it really exists and fell in love right away. The black Rose looks nice as well. Hoping to grow my own someday. :)

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  11. Those brown flowers must be really rare. I've never seen one, ever. The purple, I have....but brown? Wow, they look so nice.

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  12. I love Purple and dark maroon flowers. I have never seen These flowers

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  13. I've had love affair with tulips forever., so I pick the black tulip. For me, this flower is so mystical and very secretive for they're hiding something.

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  14. It may be so exotic to see dark purple to black flowers, especially that tulip! I do not want to receive a bouquet of them though, scary. :-)

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  15. Oh, they look beautiful and rare. The only flower I have seen this series is the chocolate cosmos.

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  16. The black lily actually looks really scary. haha. I like the fragility of it, but not really the appearance.

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  17. The black Iris is the most fascinating to me. There's something so magical about it - like some secret flower belongs to Greek Gods and Goddesses!

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  18. Interesting photos of flowers. Black tulip? Seriously? There is one? lol. Well, my mom would definitely wanna see this in person, and perhaps get her own plant of em too. She's a big fan of flowers. :D

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  19. Black is beautiful indeed. I like the black morning glory.

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  20. Definitely learn something new today and all those flowers are so beautiful omg <3

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  21. Some of these are just lovely! I think I enjoy the black tulip the most though. It is such a strong flower to begin with but the dark petals soften that look.

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  22. I thought black don't really looks beautiful on flower, but... Your photos proven me wrong!~ They're amazing!

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  23. Black will always a mysterious color. Black flowers look so awesome and sophisticated,unfortunately, they are often referred to be a symbol of death. :(

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  24. Though their named as black followers, not all of them are really black, my fave is the black hollihocks, interestingly enough.

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  25. Though their named as black followers, not all of them are really black, my fave is the black hollihocks, interestingly enough.

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