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Have you always wanted to have a gothic garden but were disappointed that black roses don't exist? Your sadness has come to an end. In this article, you'll learn how you can get the black roses you've always dreamed of using a simple school science experiment. Read on to find out the secret.

Steps

1. 1 Plant deep red roses in partial shade. (This will not work well with light colored roses.)
2. 2 Make root dye with 1 tsp. l. (4.9 milliliters) black food coloring and 5 glasses of water.
3. 3 Water roses with root dye once every two weeks. Try to water the middle of the bush. Repeat as needed.
4. 4 Wait. It will take about a month before the dye appears in the buds.
   • Wait until the buds have fully opened before deciding whether to increase the amount of dye. In a couple of months, you will have the desired roses in the color you want.
5. 5 Enjoy the roses. They will perfectly complement your gothic garden.

Tips

• The smaller the rosebush, the less dye you need and the sooner it will show up in flowers.
• Don't limit yourself to black roses. Plant white roses and try experimenting with different colors.

Warnings

• Don't make dye from any fabric dye or dye. It will kill them.
• Be careful with this dye! Remember food coloring stains and the paste is concentrated.
• DO NOT plant roses in direct sunlight! Since the buds are dark, they will overheat in the sun. Plants will get enough warmth and light through dark foliage.