Among the flowers with truly coal-black petals are members of the iris and viola families. Once seen, never forgotten, Iris chrysographes has mesmerizing midnight black petals veined with gold ...

Credit: Jacky Hobbs/Future If you dream of your flower borders and containers filled with glorious color this summer, May is a fantastic month to sow annual flower seeds. Many easy-to-grow flowers ...

It is a surprise to see a chrysanthemum like White Knight away from its usual border setting, but the dense stand of white flowers makes for a spectacular display. From their traditional supporting ...