Rose - Black Velvet

Common Name:
Rose 'Black Velvet'

Description:
Rose 'Black Velvet' is an arresting hybrid tea rose prized for its deep, velvety red blooms that verge on black in cooler weather, delivering a dramatic and luxurious presence in any garden. The large, high-centred flowers are borne on long, upright stems, making them exceptional as cut flowers. The petals are thick and richly textured, giving the blooms a plush appearance that contrasts beautifully with the dark green, glossy foliage. This variety flowers in flushes from late spring to autumn and performs best in full sun with well-drained soil. In Melbourne’s climate, it rewards gardeners with repeat flowering and moderate disease resistance when provided with good airflow and regular care. ‘Black Velvet’ is particularly suited to formal beds, rose gardens, and focal planting where its dark blooms can be admired up close.

Form:
Shrub - Medium
Suitable for Pots

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2 – 1.5 m
Width: 80 cm – 1 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Dark Red (appears black in cooler temperatures)

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Scented flowers
Bee Attracting
Perennial
Excellent Cut Flower
Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:
Non-toxic to humans and pets.

Companion Plants:
Dusty Miller (Senecio cineraria)
Salvia ‘Mystic Spires’
Nepeta (Catmint)
Lamb’s Ear (Stachys byzantina)
Heuchera varieties
Lavender