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The Magic and Mystery of our Top 10 Black Flowers
Black flower meanings
These dark, elegant blooms come with a lot of symbolism. Black flowers usually signify power, mystery and farewells. Traditionally black flowers and romance don’t mix (they’re more of a breakup bloom!) but a single black flower with a gift can be a powerful gesture, adding a touch of mystery and intrigue.
Black flower FAQs & fun facts
Are there naturally black flowers?
No. Flowers produce pigments mainly to help with photosynthesis and attracting pollinators, and black doesn’t feature among them. But there are still plenty of deliciously dark flowers about, even if they’re not true black.
The first black petunia was only created in 2010
Bred using existing colours, this extra dark bloom is incredibly striking – one of the blackest flowers going, despite it being most likely a very dark purple.
Black blooms are usually dyed
If you spot a flower that is suspiciously dark, it’s probably dye. Florists and manufacturers will place the stems of the flowers in water that contains floral dye, the blooms absorb it and it turns their petals black.
When are black flowers in season?
You’ll find all the flowers we've rounded up below blooming in the spring and summer, and some will bloom through to the autumn. By the time the dark evenings are in full swing there won’t be many black blooms to be found (unless they’ve had a little help from black dye).
Types of black flowers
Here are ten of our favourite black blooms.
Black Dahlia
Chocolate Cosmos
Pansy
Black Lily
Black Roses
Calla Lily
Queen of the Night Tulip
Bat Orchid / Bat Flower
Black Magic Hollyhock
Black Velvet Petunia
Time for a little black magic
We hope you found our all-you-need-to-know guide to black flowers interesting. If you’re feeling inspired and ready to send a delightfully dark bouquet we can help. You can pop in a special request for darker flowers when you order and your florist will do their utmost to bring a little shade to the bouquet.