Take a seat, pastels.
These dark and mysterious black flowers are here to steal the show.
An inky black flower is probably the last thing on your mind.
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“The unique color makes one stop and do a double take.
Some are also a deep crimson red or very saturated blue.
Planting these in your garden requires similar care to other varieties of tulip.
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They will bring a striking contrast to your springtime garden up against pastels.
Tulips grow best in zones 3 through 7, and prefer full sun and well-draining soil.
Hyacinths survive the winter in zones 4 through 8 and arespringtime blooming bulbs, says Chapple.
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Replant each fall to ensure you have a lush, full bloom.
You get one lovely spike off of each bulb.
They are a delightful part of the spring and add color and fragrance to the garden or the home.
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Because they can tolerate hot and cold conditions, theyre suitable to plant in any zone.
She adds that pansies prefer well-drained soil and full sun, but can also grow well in partial shade.
They do best in zones 7 through 10.
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This incredibly unique and rare flower gets its name because their petals resemble bat wings, Hewitt says.
It originates from Asia and Australia and blooms in October and Novemberperfect timing for that Halloween-inspired garden or arrangement.
It grows best in zones 9B through 11 and prefers low-light conditions and well-draining, sturdy soil.
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The Midnight Ruffles variation features a velvet-y black color and two rows of petals.
These plants prefer shade and grow in zones three through nine.
They are slow growing and rather costly, but worth the investment, Chapple says.
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You get several stems per season and they are an excellent cut flower.
They also prefer zones 5 through 8.
They are stunning in person and really draw you in with their deep burgundy shade.
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The hue isnt an actual black color, but more of a deep, moody crimson.
Hewitt says that you could tend to them the same way you would any other dahlia.
They show up in mid-summer and are done by the first frost.
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Plant them in an area that gets six to eight hours of direct sunlight per day.
Theyll thrive best in zones 8 through 11.
This dark variation of the popular flower features spires of deep and velvety, maroon-black spiky flowers.
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They do best in well-draining soil and full sun.
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