I would like some dark red / Black plants ?

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    I saw a beautiful dark red , almost Black bedding plant. It wasn't a Pansy .. I went back to the garden centre and they had all gone. Does anyone know of a plant that has these colours please :help:
     
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    And of course the assistant couldn't remember seeing the plant ( it was individually potted- plug ) so no help there
     
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    Good morning could it have been "Sweet William" Blackjack:)
     
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    Good morning wiseowl . I have to say I love your photo's. I am now off to find a 'Sweet William' black jack photo:ThankYou:
     
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      Maybe petunia "black cherry"? :dunno:
       
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      There are some Dahlias with that colour desciption..
       
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      There are quite a few red and black plants ( dark foliage and red blooms) it's a combo I love myself!

      Canna
      Lobelia
      Dahlia
      To name a few.
       
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      Yes , it was the petunia black cherry :ThankYou:
       
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      You can also get petunia 'black velvet' :)

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