KORschwama – Wilhelm II Kordes; Reimer Kordes; Werner Kordes
A deep-toned, velvety dark red. The surface shimmers with a purplish sheen in soft light. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - elegant, refined character
– Extremely dark, velvety dark-red blooms
– Excellent colour retention, little fading in heat
– Upright, dense growth for elegant displays
– Reliable repeat flowering with abundant second flush
– Very good resistance to major rose diseases
– Special feature: Prize-winning exhibition rose, often honoured as “Queen of Show”.
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Schwarze Madonna™ hybrid tea rose – KORschwama
With its velvety, near-black buds opening to sumptuous dark red blooms, Schwarze Madonna™ brings a sense of romance and quiet luxury to an English-style cottage garden, ideal beside an arbour where you can enjoy afternoon tea in cosy, storybook surroundings. This own‑root rose is bred for dependable health and longevity: the plant builds a strong framework over time, so that after settling its roots in the first year and pushing vigorous shoots in the second, it reaches full ornamental value by the third season. Its upright habit and glossy dark foliage make it especially elegant as a specimen or in small groups, while stable colour and repeat flowering mean the blooms keep their dramatic impact even in exposed gardens where frequent showers and brisk breezes test lesser roses. In a 40–50 litre container or a mixed border, Schwarze Madonna™ remains reassuringly manageable for busy gardeners who want classic hybrid tea blooms without demanding upkeep.
Cup-shaped, double blooms with a pronounced medium-high centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Feature rose by a seating area or arbour
The upright, medium‑tall habit and large, formal hybrid tea blooms create a strong focal point beside a bench, pergola or arbour, giving you a classic view of velvety dark red flowers at eye level for relaxed evening or weekend enjoyment – ideal for the romantic cottage‑garden homeowner.
Cutting patch or dedicated cutting row
Long, straight stems with solitary, well‑formed flowers make this variety suited to cutting for indoor vases, while the colour holds well in the house; planting a short row along a path provides reliable stems without needing complex pruning knowledge – perfect for the occasional flower‑arranging beginner.
Small specimen in a mixed cottage border
Its dense, dark green foliage and repeat flushes of dramatic blooms provide vertical structure in a typical family border, blending well with perennials and herbs; good disease resistance keeps the plant attractive without constant spraying – reassuring for time‑pressed garden‑proud families.
Large container on patio, terrace or front step
Planted in a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, Schwarze Madonna™ gives formal blooms and glossy foliage in limited space, with straightforward feeding and watering the main tasks; the own‑root form helps it recover from winter or pruning setbacks – convenient for busy urban gardeners.
Low, traditional rose hedge or boundary accent
The upright, uniform growth and recommended spacing allow a short flowering line along a path or drive, combining structure with continuous interest; repeat flowering and durable petal colour keep the hedge decorative over a long season – suited to traditional‑style owners.
Reliable choice for gardens with frequent rain and wind
Sturdy stems and dense foliage help the plant stay upright and presentable in exposed gardens, while its disease resistance means foliage remains clean even in damp summers with regular showers and brisk breezes – a practical solution for coastal‑adjacent households.
Long‑term investment planting in established family gardens
As an own‑root rose, the plant regrows true from its base after hard pruning or weather damage, building a durable framework that improves with age rather than declining on old grafts, so it remains part of the garden picture for many years – reassuring for long‑term‑planning buyers.
Low‑maintenance focal point for novice gardeners
Good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust reduces the need for chemical interventions or constant monitoring, while basic deadheading and annual pruning are usually enough to keep flowering going strongly across the summer – encouraging for new rose‑growing starters.
Styling ideas
Moonlight contrast – Pair Schwarze Madonna™ with pale clematis such as ‘Snow Queen’ on an arbour for a dark‑and‑light vignette that reads beautifully from the terrace – for romantically inclined cottage‑garden owners.
Kitchen‑door posy – Plant near a back door with herbs and white foxgloves so you can quickly cut handfuls of fragrant stems and foliage for the kitchen table – for home cooks who enjoy effortless, seasonal bouquets.
Storybook border – Combine with soft pink roses, lavender and catmint in a gently curving bed to evoke an English storybook garden while keeping a strong focal note of deep colour – for families seeking a traditional, photogenic backdrop.
Formal accent – Use one or three plants in a 50 litre container flanking steps or a small path, underplanting with trailing ivy or low grasses to soften the pot and highlight the upright blooms – for owners of compact front gardens.
Autumn glow – Let occasional orange‑red hips develop among the dark foliage in late season, combining with Boston ivy or other climbers that colour up, for a quietly rich autumn display – for gardeners who value subtle, long‑lasting interest.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as KORschwama, marketed as Schwarze Madonna™ hybrid tea rose; ARS exhibition name Schwarze Madonna™, classified as hybrid tea for garden and show use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Wilhelm II, Reimer and Werner Kordes (W. Kordes’ Söhne, Germany) from ‘Konrad Henkel’ × unnamed seedling; bred before 1991, registered 1991, introduced to commerce in 1992.
Awards and recognition
Recognised on the show bench, including Queen of Show awards from Detroit and Forest City Rose Society shows (USA) and Court of Show / Honor at the Metropolitan Rose Society Show.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush reaching around 100–140 cm high and 60–80 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; suited to beds, hedging, specimens and larger containers.
Flower morphology
Large, double blooms with approximately 26–39 petals, borne mostly singly on stems; classic cupped hybrid tea form with a medium‑high centre and good remontancy, including a generous second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Very dark, velvety red with purplish sheen; buds almost black, newly opened flowers deep burgundy, colour stable and slow to fade, with brownish‑maroon tones before petal drop even in warm conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Elegant, subtle fragrance of mild intensity, noticeable on close inspection rather than at a distance; double form means flowers are mainly ornamental, only moderately attractive to pollinating insects.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small, ovoid hips about 10–14 mm across, in bright orange‑red tones, adding a discreet late‑season accent if spent flowers are not removed after the main flowering periods.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust under normal garden conditions; rated hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA zone 6b, Swedish zone 3) with standard winter protection.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers a sunny site with fertile, well‑drained soil; water regularly in dry spells, especially in containers; deadhead for repeat bloom, prune in late winter, and allow space according to intended use.
Schwarze Madonna™ hybrid tea rose offers dramatic dark red blooms, reliable disease resistance and long‑term own‑root resilience, making it a cultured, low‑effort choice if you would like a classic feature rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SCHWARZE MADONNA™ – dark red tea-hybrid rose - Kordes & Kordes & Kordes
Product Type:
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Metropolitan Rose Society Show – Court of Show / Honor (USA) (1999); Detroit Rose Society Show – Queen of Show (ARS) (USA) (1999); Forest City Rose Society Show – Queen of Show (ARS) (USA) (2001)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its fully double blooms moderately attract pollinators because the double flower form tends to obscure the stamens, reducing access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double‑flowered variety that moderately attracts pollinators and is therefore at most partly pollinator-friendly
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
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