Goth Garden
This is an interesting, and certainly eye catching idea for a garden, the combination of black or deep red plants. But most of these are annuals, and this mix doesn't seem like it would make a pleasing look all combined together. Also, to have to start seeds and plant every year seems too much trouble.
How to Grow
Shallowly sow seeds indoors in individual pots, 1-2 per cell. For best results, start in late winter, 6-8 weeks before last frost. As the sprouts put on their first true leaves, you will be able to distinguish them from each other. Transplant outdoors after threat of frost is past, making sure to plant a good mix of seedlings for balanced bouquets. The tall plants may require some staking and support to remain upright and produce the best quality flowers. If started in winter for spring transplant, the full mix will bloom within the first year; any later and Dianthus 'Sooty' will bloom in the following year, with the rest of the mix blooming in year one.
Black Button Centaurea
also called cornflower or bachelor's button, 30–38" high
Annual
Black Knight Scabiosa
back of bed, 24-36" high
annual
Dianthus barbatus var 'Sooty'
Also called Sweet William
‘Sooty’ typically grows to 18” tall. It is primarily noted for its maroon-chocolate flowers (to 3/4”) and red stems. Flowers typically bloom from spring to early summer. Lance-shaped, medium green leaves mature to mahogany. Use this to fill in the sides and middle of bed.
tender perennial
Dracula Celosia
Specimen plant, grow three for the middle of the bed,
8 in - 16 inches high
annual
Nemophila Penny Black
Stunning purple to almost-black flowers with a frosted white edge and white undersides to petals. With a low-growing but spreading and trailing habit, Penny Black is perfect for ground cover
annual
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