18 Beautiful Black and White Flowers

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If you are fond of blooms that go beyond their usual colors, then Black and White Flowers will surely tempt you! Find their best types here!

Looking for a splash of ruffled magic and grace in your garden? Pick your favorite black and white flowers from the given list!

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Black and White Flowers

Some of the plants in this list may have a tint of yellow or cream in place of white and may not appear pure milky in color.

1. Petunia

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Botanical Name: Petunia hybrida

USDA Zones: 9-11

Available in 35 species worldwide, you can find hybrid petunias in any color. Grow ‘Night Skies’ as the flower resembles the shade of the sky at night.

2. Nemophila ‘Snowstorm’

Botanical Name: Nemophila Menziesii var. atomaria ‘Snowstorm’

USDA Zones: 6-10

If you are seeking black and white flowers, then you can end your search with ‘Snowstorm.’ This beautiful flower has pure white petals, which are heavily dotted with small black spots.

3. Asian Pear Flowers

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Botanical Name: Pyrus pyrifolia ‘Shinseiki’

USDA Zones: 5-9

Pear tree is a dessert cultivar that also offers a profusion of five-petal white flowers with black tips on the stamens. It grows well in full sun in moist, well-drained, and fertile soil.

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4. Anemone De Caen ‘Carmel White’

Botanical Name: Anemone coronaria ‘Carmel White’

USDA Zones: 7-10

‘Carmel White’ displays large, single white blossoms with a prominent dark center. Grow this beautiful variety in containers or garden beds.

5. ‘Pantaloons’ Foxglove

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Botanical Name: Digitalis purpurea ‘Pam’s split.’

USDA Zones: 4-9

‘Split-flower’ foxglove features large white flowers with split sides. The petals are flushed with a deep burgundy shade that gives an impression of black. It flowers for many weeks in late spring or early summer and produces plenty of flowers than most foxgloves and does well in partial sun to light shade.

6. Pansy Giant White Black Face

Botanical Name: Viola tricolor var. hortensis

USDA Zones: 4-9

Pansy Giant White Black Face can light up your garden bed with its gorgeous black and white tone. The oval-shaped white petals show off a black-face.

7. ‘Pickwick’ Crocus

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Botanical Name: Crocus ‘Pickwick’

USDA Zones: 3-8

It blossoms in early April and forms large flowers with a white surface, patterned with delicate purple stripes and yellow stamens.

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8. Oriental Poppy ‘Royal Wedding’

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Botanical Name: Papaver orientale ‘Royal Wedding’

USDA Zones: 3-7

It is a beautiful satiny flower that can draw anyone’s attention with its crepe papery, large, and cup-shaped white blossoms, with dark eyes and black blotches at the base.

9. Rhododendron ‘Sappho’

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Botanical Name: Rhododendron ‘Sappho’

USDA Zones: 4-9

The violet buds open in beautiful white flowers, with prominent dark purple, almost black splotches. This unique old hybrid has dark foliage and flowers from May to June.

10. ‘Big-Bang’ Lily

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Botanical Name: Lilium Asiatic

USDA Zones: 4-9

‘Big-Bang’ flaunts a six-petaled, outward-facing flower in creamy-white shade, patterned with burgundy, almost black swirls and spots. Check out more lily varieties here!

11. Flower of an Hour

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Botanical Name: Hibiscus trionum

USDA Zones: 5-11

This hibiscus variety features creamy white flowers with a dark center and yellow anthers. The plant can reach up to 4-5 feet tall and can be an outstanding garden addition.

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12. Orchid Phalaenopsis ‘White Purple Spot’

Botanical Name: Phalaenopsis orchid

USDA Zones: 3-10

‘White Purple Spot’ has white flowers spotted with purple spots and a pink lip on long stems.  Its white petals flushed in black spots look spectacular!

13. Black-Eyed Susan Vine

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Botanical Name: Thunbergia alata

USDA Zones: 9-11

Black-Eyed Susan Vine boasts striking black centers surrounded by white cream petals showcasing their simple beauty.

14. Mourning Widow

Botanical Name: Geranium phaeum

USDA Zones: 4-9

The Mourning Widow is a unique black and white flower that grows in colder regions. It’s not too tall, making it perfect for small spaces and containers.

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15. Black and White Crazytunia

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Botanical Name: Petunia x hybrida ‘Crazytunia Black & White’

USDA Zones: 9-11

This beautiful Petunia hybrid catches everyone’s attention and reaches a height of 10-12 inches, making it perfect for containers that can be kept anywhere in your home.

16. White Bat Flower

Botanical Name: Tacca integrifolia

USDA Zones: 10-12

A rare one on this list is the White Bat Flower, with its vibrant white petals and black-purple tendrils that hang from them.

17. Dark & Handsome

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Botanical Name: Helleborus ‘Dark & Handsome’

USDA Zones: 4-9

Not entirely black, the Dark & Handsome Hellebore has dark burgundy-purple leaves with a touch of black and a creamy white center, giving it an exotic dark appearance.

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18. Silver Laced Primrose

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Botanical Name: Primula ‘Victoriana Silver Lace Black’

USDA Zones: 4-9

It looks like a child’s drawing with its beautiful colors and appearance. The flowers have a yellow center with black petals highlighted by silver-white outlines.

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