

Description
The Rose 'Black Madonna' is a sophisticated Hybrid Tea rose, admired for its deep black-red, velvety blooms and subtle fragrance. With medium-sized flowers carried on long, upright stems, this rose is a beautiful choice for formal beds or cutting gardens. Its vigorous growth and glossy dark green foliage provide a striking contrast to its dark blooms. A reliable performer, it flowers in flushes from spring through late autumn.
🌿 Key Features
• Colour: Very dark black-red, velvety petals
• Fragrance: 🌸 Slightly fragrant – light and elegant
• Height: Up to 100 cm
• Bloom Size: Medium, classic hybrid tea form
• Growth Habit: Tall, upright, and bushy
• Foliage: Glossy, disease-tolerant dark green leaves
• Flowering Season: Repeats in flushes throughout the season
• Uses: Great for cut flowers, borders, and feature planting
🌾 Why You’ll Love It
• 🖤 A truly bold statement with unique velvety black-red colour
• ✂️ Ideal for arrangements with upright stems and formal shape
• 🌿 Robust and easy to grow with healthy foliage
• 🌸 Adds elegance with every bloom, perfect for modern or dramatic garden designs
• 🔁 Repeats flowering from spring through to autumn
🌱 FAQs
Is 'Black Madonna' good for floral arrangements?
Yes – its medium blooms and long stems are perfect for cutting.
How tall does it grow?
Up to about 1 metre – tall enough to stand out in beds or borders.
What kind of scent does it have?
It’s lightly fragrant – a subtle touch, not overpowering.
Does it bloom more than once a season?
Yes, it blooms in flushes across the growing season.
Is it suitable for Australian gardens?
Absolutely – it thrives in temperate and subtropical regions with full sun.