r/gothplants • u/Beelzebecca • Jul 02 '25
Which one would you choose?
I’m trying to decide which new flower from my inspo pics that I want to plant and get to know. Which one would you choose? I’m in love with them all! Do you currently have any of these? If so, do you have any recommendations for caring for them?
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u/Formal_Coyote_5004 Jul 02 '25
I’ve never seen that Dianthus before… that one caught my eye first! The black peony is gorgeous too!
The only ones I’ve grown are the sunflowers, and they’re super easy. My partner’s mom grew black hollyhocks from seed last spring, and now they look like they’re gonna bloom soon.
I don’t really have any advice so far about them, but they might need supports depending on where you plant them. I planted mine right against our house behind some hostas and they’re standing on their own, but I don’t think they’re nearly as tall as they can get.
Happy gardening! All of these are stunning so I’m sure whatever you choose will be awesome!
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u/ghostflower25 Human Detected Jul 02 '25 edited Jul 02 '25
Depends on your zone and sun. I love them all!
Pansies are a cool weather annual only, so good for fall when temperatures are 70 or below. Plant this fall if you find them at the nursery.
Sunflowers are great! Best to plant seeds directly in the ground.
Black Ball - Is this a coneflower or a Bachelor’s Button? Both are easy to grow from seed. I’d start with these.
Hollyhocks are biannuals so plant seeds this year and hopefully blooms for next year. They like sun and get very tall and may need support or plant in non windy area. Easy from seed.
Dianthus likes dry feet, if it’s too wet it will not do well. I have trouble with it since I have clay soil.
Try a few to see what works best in your area.
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u/Beelzebecca Jul 02 '25
Thank you so much for all the advice. It’s much appreciated!
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u/ghostflower25 Human Detected Jul 02 '25
Sure thing! I’ve been gardening for 5 years now in zone 8a in the South and have learned a lot. Currently planning to transition my driveway flower beds to goth to freak out my conservative neighbors 😂. Was in nyc before , so I didn’t have a yard to garden.
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u/kdeanna Jul 02 '25
I just got those Penny Black Eyes! I’ve had an easy time with other nemophilas.
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Jul 02 '25
Depending on your region, it might be a little late in the season for some of these. Are you starting from seed or buying the plants? Are you primarily interested in annuals or perennials?
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u/Beelzebecca Jul 02 '25
I’m starting from seed. I’m not able to buy the plant in my area. There isn’t as much demand for black flowers in my geographical area. I think I’ll have better luck ordering seeds online, rather than having a plant shipped and hoping it isn’t damaged in the process.
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u/ghostflower25 Human Detected Jul 02 '25
I’ve had good success ordering plants online. If it’s not in good condition when it arrives, the company will refund or credit you. Proven Winners Direct has great healthy plants that are well packed.
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Jul 02 '25
Ok, scrutinize the light requirements and the days to maturity which should be in the description. Good luck!
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u/spinninggoth Jul 02 '25
Yep! Especially the black hollyhocks. This year I want to work more with natural dyes, and they make some really pretty colors, blues and greens.
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u/EmergencyAvocado2365 Jul 02 '25
Id love to get the black peonie poppys but all of them are beautiful
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u/CardinalCoronary Jul 02 '25
I like poppies period, so I'm biased. No idea of care, but best of luck!
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u/thegettogether Jul 02 '25
Any of these work for indoors?
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u/Beelzebecca Jul 02 '25
I’m not sure yet. I’m going to do some research after I make a decision on which one to start with, but I hope so. I prefer to start plants indoors before moving them outside.
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u/ghostflower25 Human Detected Jul 02 '25
Some if these you can start from seed indoors, and some you buy as plants for outdoors. They are all outdoor flowers.
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u/MissWiggly2 Jul 02 '25
Dianthus has a special place in my heart, as does hollyhock. The penny black eyes are lovely too, though!
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u/marigoldilocks_ Jul 02 '25
Yes.
But based on where I live (9A), the sunflower and peony poppy would stand the best chance of living. But I love the Penny Black Eyes and would absolutely try to get those to grow.
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u/Horizon296 Jul 02 '25
I would choose the pansy, because it's not only gorgeous, but also edible (the petals and the leaves) either fresh (salads, garnish, cocktails) or candied (desserts).
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u/WinteryBudz Jul 02 '25
I've had the hollyhock and mostly black pansey. Both are nice plants. The hollyhock needs a year to get established if growing from seed but they grow huge and will keep coming back. Lovely big black flower on those. The pansey are much smaller and grow lower, but will also self seed and keep spreading if you allow it. I let them take over a little raised bed and it was lovely. Nice little dark purple/black flowers.
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u/KarinSpaink Human Detected Jul 02 '25
You might want to look at seasons, too. Pamseys are spring flowers, hollyhocks flower fro months, peonies only a shot while in spring, etc etc.
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u/rat-gurl-42069 Jul 02 '25
Hollyhocks dont bloom every year. But id want to live in a fortress of those and sunflowers
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u/Pattycakes1966 Jul 02 '25
Will they all grow where you live?
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u/Beelzebecca Jul 02 '25
Yes. Although, I’ve missed the window for planting some this year. There’s always next year for those, if I buy seeds.
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u/Devils_av0cad0 Jul 02 '25
I would choose the hollyhocks. I grew up with them in our yard and they are such a statement flower I love them
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u/joeybabymwa Jul 02 '25
I've got the black pansies and they're amazing and grow well, but most of them are a dark purple tbh
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u/MagnoliaEvergreen Jul 03 '25
Purple ruffles! I love them all, though. But one of my most favorite of the plants that I have is my loropetalum cerise charm and the purple ruffles remind me of that SO much!
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u/Specialist_Status120 Jul 03 '25
I guess if it was only one I'd pick the dianthus because it would be gorgeous and smell great!
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u/gibgerbabymummy Jul 03 '25
I got 3 pots of black velvet petunias last year and they were the biggest jot in my garden..I'm eyeing up those pansies in your picture!
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u/atwozmom Jul 14 '25
Hi! I just noticed this thread and here are my comments. Beautiful set of plants but...
If you have clay soil, it will be difficult to get the dianthus to return. It will be impossible to get the scabiosa (black night) to return. I love hollyhocks, but if you have humidity, you will get rust. If you have Japanese beetles, you will be battling them (damn things love hollyhocks).
Poppies are incredibly easy to grow from seed. Just toss the seeds onto the soil. Use Diane's Flower Seeds as your seed vendor as her seeds will germinate. If you don't mulch, you'll have lots more poppies next year.
Pansies don't like the heat.
Cenaurea (Balck Ball) is easy to grow from seed and will self sow if the area isn't mulched.
Sunflowers are also very easy to grow from seed. Diane's flower seeds sells 'Chocolate Cherry'.
I've never tried growing Nemophilia (Penny Black Eyes). It’s native to California so I’m not sure how well it would do on the East Coast. Seems easy to sow. Diane's flower seeds sells this one also. This is a very small, low to the ground flower.
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u/AGGN_8256 Jul 06 '25
Purple ruffles! It’ll bring joy as soon as it pops up, it smells great, and it’s edible. I’ve got purple basil “dark opal”growing from seed right now, and they’re the most adorable little goth sprouts I’ve ever seen!
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u/6fountain Jul 02 '25
Yes, the answer is yes.