A floral black beauty

Unusual Violas can be a great addition to the garden, depending on what you plant them with.

There is always an infatuation when it comes to black flowers — anoraks like myself strive to source the blackest of Hellebores and tulips.

None, of course are truly black, more dark purple. However Viola ‘Molly Sanderson’ is as black as you can get. As much a peculiarity as a great addition to the garden, don’t forget that how you use black in the garden is very important.