Back in the Edwardian and Victorian periods, flowers with black petals were highly sought after by several garden owners. But no flower is truly black; rather, the petals have such a dark shade of purple, blue, or maroon that the flowers appear black.
The craze for black foliage is still alive today, and a Victorian black garden can add a dramatic look to any landscape or yard design. While it is easy to grow a Victorian black garden, some advanced planning is still needed to make it successful. Check out the tips below and get started!
How to start a Victorian black garden
Growing a Victorian black garden on your own is not impossible - all you need is careful and advanced planning. One of the most crucial aspects is the proper positioning of plants. It is necessary to place dark-coloured plants in sunny areas to prevent them from getting hard to notice in the dark corners of your garden. Place them against a lighter backdrop for more visibility.
Correct use of colour tones
Another integral part of growing a black garden is figuring out how to use the various hues and tones correctly. The best tip you should remember when working with black blooms is to pick lighter shades to contrast well with the black plants that you have chosen. It will intensify the colour of your blooms - enabling them to stand out. Black foliage can accentuate other hues if you place them carefully.
You can grow Black Beauty Pansy.
Pansies are annual and freeze-hardy plants, offering stunning brooding black blooms. Pansies can survive a cold freeze, and you can plant them three months before the last frost. The bright and delightful yellow centre of the flower adds a tinge of distinction and looks spectacular when grown with yellow pansies.
Opt for Black Charm Asiatic Lily
Both pollen anthers and petals of the 'Black Charm' lily have the same inky black tone with trumpet-shaped flowers. The dark maroon hue of the flower looks divine. Asiatic lilies greatly benefit from deep planting, enabling them to return each year, so dig pits that are at least 6 inches deep.
Grow Black Peony Poppy
The Black Peony Poppy grows about 4 to 5 inches in height and explodes with whorled petals and ruffles. These flowers typically bloom in July, and the plant can grow around 4 feet tall.
You would be surprised to find out how many other black blooms are out there that you can add to your Victorian black garden.
