Rose - Le Rouge et Le Noire

Common Name:
Le Rouge et Le Noir Rose

Description:
Le Rouge et Le Noir is a dramatic and captivating modern floribunda rose known for its bold bi-colour blooms that contrast deep velvety red with almost black crimson petals, often edged with pink. Each bloom is lush and fully double, measuring about 8–10 cm across, and emits a light but pleasing fruity fragrance with subtle spice notes. This rose is a reliable repeat bloomer, producing successive flushes from spring through to autumn on strong, bushy stems. The foliage is glossy and dark green, displaying excellent disease resistance and overall plant health. In Melbourne gardens, Le Rouge et Le Noir thrives in full sun and well-drained soil, making it an excellent choice for borders, rose beds, or large containers that crave striking colour and low-maintenance performance.

Form:

• Shrub – Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: approx. 1.0 – 1.2 m

• Width: approx. 0.8 – 1.0 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep red to near-black

• Crimson

• Pink edges

Key Attributes:

• Disease Resistant

• Repeat Flowering

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Pots

• Striking bi-coloured blooms

• Light fragrance

Toxicity:

• May be mildly toxic to pets or humans if ingested (particularly the thorns and rose hips)

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Heuchera

• Ornamental grasses