Deep, velvety dark burgundy shade. - hybrid tea rose - strong, distinctive-scented rose - spicy-sweet, rose-scented
– Deep, velvety dark-red exhibition blooms.
– Extra-large goblet flowers for elegant cutting.
– Strong, distinctive spicy-sweet fragrance.
– Upright, bushy growth with premium habit.
– Reliable medium disease resistance, hardy H7.
– Gné speisialta: Dath níos doimhne in aeráid fhionnuar, le bud beagnach dubh.
Uniform growth – Biodiversity
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
23,30 €
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BLACK VELVET™ – dark red hybrid tea rose – Morey
Wrap your garden in the velvet glow of BLACK VELVET™, a statuesque hybrid tea rose whose large, goblet-shaped blooms open in a deep, romantic burgundy, shaded almost black on the bud. Each extra-large flower is richly double and carries a strong, spicy-sweet fragrance that feels like a quiet evening ritual after the rain, while its steady remontant flowering rhythm keeps colour in your borders well beyond the short Irish summer. This own-root rose settles in reliably over time – think roots in year one, structure in year two, full ornamental presence in year three – offering a long-lived focal point with reassuring stability even in gardens with frequent showers and cool breezes where drainage and steady flowering really matter.
Black Velvet™ with large, double, cup-shaped blooms.
Black Velvet™ in full bloom, showing its double flower form and layered centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-house specimen by the door
The tall, upright habit and extra-large, velvety dark blooms create an immediate sense of arrival beside a front step or path, giving character to Dublin terraced-house entrances with a single, eye-catching plant that suits fragrance-loving homeowners.
Romantic cutting row in a cottage garden
Long, straight stems with solitary, goblet-shaped flowers make it ideal for cutting; you can bring strongly scented, dark red blooms indoors from mid-season onwards without sacrificing the plant’s garden presence, perfect for hobby florists and home arrangers.
Feature rose in a mixed perennial border
Its deep burgundy-red tones sit beautifully among soft pinks, silvers and whites, and the medium, upright bushy growth integrates well with perennials, offering reliable structure and colour for nature-oriented family gardeners who enjoy relaxed borders.
Formal pair flanking a small path or patio
Planted as a symmetrical pair, the uniform growth habit and repeat flowering create a neat, classical look without complicated pruning techniques, an appealing choice for busy urban gardeners who still want a touch of formality and style.
Statement rose in a large container (40–50 L+)
In a generously sized pot with good compost and drainage, BLACK VELVET™ becomes a movable focal point, allowing you to enjoy its scent on a balcony or small terrace, well suited to compact, paved spaces for city-based rose beginners.
Small accent group in a front lawn bed
Groups of three at about 55 cm spacing form a coherent, medium-sized mass of foliage and blooms that is easy to mow around, giving strong colour impact with straightforward maintenance, ideal for time-pressed family gardeners seeking tidy structure.
Sheltered, sunny corner with good soil
A spot that combines sunshine with free-draining yet moisture-retentive soil lets this rose show its best colour and steady repeat flowering, particularly valuable in Irish gardens that often face regular rainfall and need thoughtful drainage-minded planning for enthusiasts.
Single showcase plant among shrubs and grasses
Surrounded by softer shrubs and ornamental grasses, its dark, dramatic blooms emerge as a striking contrast while the moderately dense, dark green foliage keeps the plant attractive between flushes, a rewarding option for design-conscious but practical gardeners.
Styling ideas
Twilight-entrance – Underplant BLACK VELVET™ by a front step with low, pale campanulas and white violas to make the dark blooms glow in evening light – suited to cottage-style and terraced-house entrances.
Classic-bouquet – Grow a short cutting row with BLACK VELVET™ backed by tall foxgloves and airy grasses for home-arranged vases – ideal for fragrance lovers who enjoy bringing the garden indoors.
Velvet-hedge – Plant a loose line at 50 cm spacing along a path, interspersed with lavender for scent and companion colour – for gardeners wanting an elegant, manageable flowering boundary.
Patio-focus – Place a single plant in a 50 L terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim to soften the edge – perfect for small patios where seating and scent are priorities.
Moody-border – Combine with silvery stachys, pale pink geraniums and a shrubby cinquefoil for contrast and biodiversity interest – for nature-oriented gardeners who like layered, informal planting.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as Black Velvet; trade name BLACK VELVET™ Hybrid tea rose Black Velvet, exhibition category exhibition tea hybrid; ARS exhibition name Black Velvet.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Dr Dennison Harlow Morey in the United Kingdom from ‘New Yorker’ × ‘Happiness’; introduced in 1960 by Jackson & Perkins Co. (USA); unregistered cultivar in formal registers.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy habit reaching about 130–170 cm high and 70–90 cm wide; moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; spent blooms usually need manual deadheading.
Flower morphology
Large, solitary, goblet to cupped blooms over 10 cm across; 26–39 petals forming a full, double flower; remontant, providing a generous second flush and further scattered blooms in good conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Closed buds appear almost blackish purple; fresh blooms are deep, velvety burgundy-red with darker edges; colour can fade in hot, strong sun but remains deeper and richer in cooler weather.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, distinctive scent in a spicy-sweet classic rose register; particularly noticeable on still, mild evenings; suitable where fragrant impact near seating areas, gateways or paths is an important garden feature.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is usually sparse because of the full, double blooms; where pollinated it forms small, ovoid orange-red hips about 10–14 mm across, contributing modest late-season ornamental interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated medium for black spot, powdery mildew and rust, benefitting from basic preventative care; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3) in well-prepared garden soil.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil and regular watering in dry spells; spacing 55 cm for groups, 50 cm for low hedges, 90 cm as specimen; suitable for borders, cutting and focal planting.
BLACK VELVET™ offers deeply coloured, strongly scented exhibition-style blooms on a long-lived own-root plant that matures steadily into a reliable garden feature, making it a thoughtful choice if you enjoy roses with drama and character.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BLACK VELVET™ – dark red hybrid tea rose - Morey
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Closed Bud:
Almost black with a purple tone and a slight burgundy sheen in the light.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Dark, velvety burgundy‑red petals with a delicate black shading along their outer edges.
Full Bloom:
Uniformly deep, velvety red surface with slightly glossier crimson reflections on the inside.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Its colour deepens to cherry-maroon, the outer petals leaning towards a dark purplish-red.
Colour Fading Description:
According to the descriptions, the colour may fade in hot conditions and strong sunlight, while cooler temperatures preserve a deeper hue.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip set is expected to be scarce due to the double flowers; occasionally forming ovoid hips 10–14 mm in diameter, orange-red (RHS 41A).
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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