Ready to see Black Velvet Petunias? Have you got any favorite black plants?
I added a couple pictures of my plants...can't wait til they grow! A few more black plants are here http://www.thebungalowblog.com/2012/05/garden-party-4-black-flowers.html
Come on over and join the garden party! :)
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Pam on May 22, 2012I just inherited a black leafed elephant ear. Love the color. It's small now and hoping it survives. The freeze killed my last 2.Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on May 23, 2012There is a hellebore named "Black Beauty" that is so dark purple that it is almost black.Helpful Reply
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Miriam Illions on May 23, 2012Ahh - I'm late to this. I have just the post for your garden party. I'm linking up tomorrow :)Helpful Reply
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Bernice H on May 23, 2012@Pam. and Douglas....do you have a picture? I dont think I have ever seen either one.These dark flowers and plants are so striking!Helpful Reply
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Douglas Hunt on May 24, 2012I don't Pam but if you do a Google image search you'll find it. You could plant it with black mondo grass (Ophiopogon planiscapus 'Nigrescens' ), but that might be getting too "Addams Family."Helpful Reply
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Terri J on May 24, 2012Debra, we are definitely going to have to go shopping next year for some for me - we are about 45 min. apart, so I am enjoying the summer and fall, skipping winter, then it will be "shopping time!"Helpful Reply
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Chris T on May 24, 2012It is possible to also obtain black pansies although they are a cool season crop and grow well in more northern climates.Helpful Reply
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Margaret H on May 24, 2012I have black petunias with yellow in the middle.first time seeing them in our area.BeautifulHelpful Reply
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Mary on May 13, 2016Mayflower has them in Green BayHelpful Reply
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