Black Beauty
Rosa 'Black Beauty'
An absolutely mesmerizing hybrid tea rose with the deepest, darkest red blooms that appear almost black in certain lighting. This dramatic variety creates stunning focal points in the garden and produces exceptional cut flowers with velvety petals and strong fragrance. Black Beauty is perfect for gardeners who want to make a bold statement with truly unique coloration.
Harvest
75-85d
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Black Beauty in USDA Zone 7
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Black Beauty · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with natural compounds
Garlic
Repels aphids, spider mites, and Japanese beetles while improving soil health
Chives
Prevents black spot and aphid infestations through natural sulfur compounds
Catmint
Deters ants, aphids, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Alyssum
Attracts predatory insects that control aphids and other rose pests
Clematis
Provides complementary root depth and attracts pollinators without competing for nutrients
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and causes yellowing
Large Trees
Competes for nutrients and water while creating excessive shade that promotes fungal diseases
Brassicas
Heavy feeders that deplete soil nutrients needed by roses
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Moderate resistance, requires preventive care
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, Japanese beetles, rose chafer
Diseases
Black spot, powdery mildew, rust, canker