Deep, velvety dark burgundy shade. - hybrid tea rose - strong, distinctive-scented rose - spicy-sweet, rose-scented
– Deep, velvety dark-red exhibition blooms.
– Strong, spicy-sweet classic rose fragrance.
– Upright, bushy habit for elegant borders.
– Reliable remontant flowering with good second flush.
– Proven hardiness to H7 / USDA 6b.
– Special feature: Almost black buds opening to rich burgundy blooms reminiscent of true “black” roses.
Uniform growth – Biodiversity
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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BLACK VELVET™ – dark red hybrid tea rose – Morey
With its velvety, almost black buds and deep burgundy blooms, BLACK VELVET™ creates an atmosphere of storybook romance in an ordinary family garden, whether you grow it as a border, specimen, or cut-flower favourite. The tall, upright, bushy habit offers reliable structure in small and medium spaces, while its strong, spicy-sweet fragrance brings a luxurious note to relaxed afternoons outdoors. As an own-root rose, it is bred for long, steady performance, quietly rebuilding itself from below ground if winter or pruning are less than perfect, supporting a long-lived, stable display over the years. The generous repeat flowering keeps dark, velvety blooms returning from early summer onwards, even in typical changeable British weather with frequent showers, brisk breezes and heavy soils that benefit from thoughtful drainage. In a large pot or border, the evenly clothed, dark green foliage adds visual depth behind the flowers, while the medium maintenance needs suit gardeners who prefer simple, occasional tasks rather than constant fussing. Over time, this rose settles into its place, its upright stems ideal for cutting and bringing the same moody colour and perfume indoors, making it an indulgent yet manageable choice for everyday enjoyment.
Black Velvet shows a large, double, cup-shaped bloom.
Black Velvet™ shows a double, cupped bloom with 26–39 petals and a well-formed centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature rose near a seating area or terrace
Planted close to a bench or patio set, BLACK VELVET™ offers a focused pool of dark, velvety colour with strong, spicy-sweet scent that drifts through the space, creating a romantic, afternoon-tea atmosphere without needing intensive care – ideal for the busy urban gardener.
Mixed cottage-style border in a family garden
The upright, bushy habit slots neatly into mixed borders with perennials and herbs, giving dependable mid-height structure that is easy to place among existing shrubs, without overshadowing the rest of a typical family plot – ideal for the traditional cottage lover.
Cut-flower bed for home arrangements
Originally selected as an exhibition-type hybrid tea, its long, straight stems and generous, goblet-shaped blooms make it particularly rewarding as a home cut-flower, offering a steady supply of dramatic stems for vases – ideal for the home flower arranger.
Statement specimen in front garden or lawn
Used singly, its rich, almost black-red flowers and orderly, upright growth give a clear focal point that reads well from the pavement, providing tidy, long-season impact with only periodic deadheading and basic care – ideal for the low-maintenance homeowner.
Large container on a sunny patio (50–60 litres)
In a generous 50–60 litre pot with good drainage, the strong, upright growth forms a vertical accent that anchors small paved spaces, while controlled watering helps the colour stay rich and the plant comfortable through warm, breezy spells – ideal for the courtyard gardener.
Own-root planting for long-term, resilient display
As an own-root plant, BLACK VELVET™ gradually develops a robust root system, then stronger top growth, and finally a mature display of flowers, making it a reassuring long-term choice that copes well with mishaps and rejuvenation pruning – ideal for the patient beginner.
Borders on heavier or chalky British soils
Given a raised or well-drained bed, its medium vigour and upright habit establish steadily in heavier or limey garden soils, rewarding simple care with consistent shape and repeat bloom, even where wind and rain are frequent companions – ideal for the typical UK gardener.
Lightly managed, traditional-style rose border
With medium disease resistance and tidy, uniform growth, this variety fits a classic rose border where you are happy to give occasional spraying and deadheading in exchange for season-long, richly coloured flowers – ideal for the attentive hobbyist.
Styling ideas
Velvet-centre border – Place BLACK VELVET™ mid-border with soft pink or apricot roses and airy perennials to emphasise its moody depth of colour – for cottage gardeners seeking contrast.
Evening perfume corner – Combine near seating with lavender and night-scented stocks so its spicy-sweet fragrance mingles with softer notes – for those who linger outdoors after work.
Kitchen-garden elegance – Plant beside herbs and small fruit bushes to bring cut-rose luxury and structure into a productive plot – for home growers who like beauty with their harvest.
Monochrome drama – Pair with white foxgloves, pale campanulas and silver foliage to highlight the dark blooms and upright habit – for admirers of strong, graphic planting schemes.
Potager patio pot – In a 50–60 litre container, underplant with thyme or low nepeta to soften the base while keeping care straightforward – for balcony and courtyard rose enthusiasts.
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose BLACK VELOUR; registered as Black Velvet, also marketed as Black Velvet™ Hybrid tea rose Black Velvet; ARS exhibition name Black Velvet; part of the Hybrid tea rose collection.
Origin and breeding
Bred in the United Kingdom by Dr Dennison Harlow Morey; cross of ‘New Yorker’ × ‘Happiness’; introduced in 1960 by Jackson & Perkins Co. USA; unregistered cultivar from that breeding year.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy shrub reaching about 130–170 cm in height and 70–90 cm spread; moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny shoots with uniform, tidy overall habit.
Flower morphology
Large, double, solitary hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals; cup to goblet shaped flowers, borne mainly singly on stems; remontant, producing a generous second flush after initial summer flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Very dark burgundy-red, ARS dr, RHS 187A outer, 187B inner; buds nearly black, deepening to cherry-maroon; colour may fade in strong heat and sun, but remains richer in cooler conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, distinctive scent with a spicy-sweet, classic rose character; fragrance noticeable both on the plant and when cut for the vase; primarily ornamental, not selected for culinary or cosmetic use.
Hip characteristics
Double flowers limit hip production; occasional small ovoid hips 10–14 mm across may form, coloured orange-red (RHS 41A); hips are scattered and of minor ornamental significance in most seasons.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3); medium resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from regular watering and simple preventative care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; plant 50–55 cm apart in rows or 90 cm as specimens; medium maintenance, including deadheading and occasional pest and disease control when needed.
BLACK VELVET™ offers richly scented, velvety dark blooms on a tall, tidy shrub that suits borders, cutting and large containers, and in own-root form it builds into a long-lived garden presence; a refined choice if you enjoy classic hybrid teas.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BLACK VELVET™ – dark red hybrid tea rose - Morey
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Closed Bud:
Almost black with a purple tone and a slight burgundy sheen in the light.
Newly 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.
Before Fading:
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.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
