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.
– Elegant, tall, upright bushy habit.
– Reliable remontant flowering with good second flush.
– Winter-hardy to about –20 °C in the garden.
– Special feature: Iconic 1960s Hybrid Tea with rare “black” bud tones and premium gold cultivar rating.
Uniform growth – Biodiversity
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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BLACK VELVET™ – dark red hybrid tea rose – Morey
Step out after the rain and meet the velvety glow of BLACK VELVET™, a classic hybrid tea rose whose deep burgundy blooms bring instant theatre to compact London front gardens and city plots. Grown on its own roots, it is bred for longevity, building a dependable structure that copes steadily with typical British showers and the kind of coastal breezes that rattle more delicate plants. In its first year it quietly establishes roots, in the second it builds strong shoots, and by the third it settles into full ornamental presence with tall, upright stems perfect for cutting. Its generous, strongly scented flowers offer real impact from midsummer onwards, whether you are tending a narrow terrace border or a rainwater-fed statement pot.
Black Velvet rose with large, double, cup-shaped blooms.
Black Velvet™ hybrid tea rose with a double, cup-shaped flower and full centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Main feature rose in a small front garden
The tall, upright habit and uniform bushes create an immediate focal point by the door without demanding complex care, giving reliable structure and deep, velvety colour in a very compact footprint – ideal for the busy urban gardener
Cutting bed for home bouquets
Large, goblet-shaped blooms with long, straight stems and a spicy-sweet perfume make this cultivar highly suitable for cutting, giving you classic florist-quality roses at home throughout the flowering season – perfect for the home flower lover
Statement container on terrace or balcony (50–70 L)
In a large, deep container of at least 40–50 litres, the bushy form and strong fragrance deliver high impact in a small space, while own-root resilience supports long-term, sustainable planting with collected rainwater where possible – ideal for the space-conscious city dweller
Structured mixed border with perennials
The upright framework and medium spread slot neatly among perennials like lavender, nepeta or sage, adding vertical rhythm and a dark, romantic accent that balances lighter, airy planting for a calm, ordered look – well suited to the informal family gardener
Specimen rose in a lawn or gravel pocket
Planted alone with a simple underplanting of low herbs or gravel, the uniform growth and dark glossy foliage keep the plant visually tidy, while the dramatic flowers read clearly from a distance as a single sculpture-like presence – attractive for the design-conscious homeowner
Seasonal highlight in clay or chalky soils
On typical British clay or chalk, once drainage is improved the strong bush framework and own-root stamina provide a stable, long-lived planting that copes with regular rain and wind in exposed suburbs and coasts, easing long-term maintenance for the practical garden owner
Perfumed evening seating area
The strong, spicy-sweet scent builds in the still evening air, and repeat flushes extend the season, so one or two plants near a bench or patio can supply a continuous, balanced fragrance backdrop with minimal fuss – ideal for the after-work relaxer
Long-lived, low-replacement planting scheme
As an own-root rose it regenerates well from the base, helping the planting to recover from winter damage or pruning errors and reducing the need for replacement plants, which supports a sustainable, long-horizon design for the eco-minded planner
Styling ideas
Velvet-Entrance – Line a short front path with two or three BLACK VELVET™ shrubs underplanted with lavender, giving a scented, formal welcome – for householders wanting classic kerb appeal.
Rain-Garden – Combine in a wide, free-draining bed with nepeta and ornamental grasses, directing downpipe water into the border for a soft, climate-aware look – for sustainability-focused urban owners.
Moonlight – Pair the dark blooms with white gaura and pale salvia near a seating area, so the contrast glows at dusk while the fragrance deepens – for evening terrace users.
Gallery – Grow as a single specimen in a large 60 L pot with silvery thyme at the base, turning the container into a living sculpture on a balcony or paved front – for compact, paved gardens.
Bouquet-Row – Plant a short, straight row along a sunny fence to create a small cutting strip, interplanting with annuals like cosmos for a steady supply of homegrown stems – for keen home arrangers.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose marketed as BLACK VELVET™; registered cultivar name Black Velvet, a dark, velvety-toned exhibition tea hybrid primarily used as a garden and cutting rose.
Origin and breeding
Bred in the United Kingdom by Dr Dennison Harlow Morey around 1960, from ‘New Yorker’ × ‘Happiness’; first distributed by Jackson & Perkins Co. in the USA for garden and cut-flower use.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy habit reaching about 130–170 cm high and 70–90 cm wide; moderately dense, dark green, slightly glossy foliage; moderately thorny stems and weak self-cleaning of spent blooms.
Flower morphology
Classic hybrid tea form with solitary, large double flowers (about 26–39 petals) in cup to goblet shapes; remontant, producing a generous second flush of sizeable blooms on strong stems.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, velvety dark burgundy to dark red blooms (RHS 187A–187B), buds almost black, colour deepest in cooler conditions; in heat and strong sun tones soften but remain richly red at full opening.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, distinctive spicy-sweet rose scent, noticeable both on the plant and when cut for the vase; fragrance is most pronounced in still, humid air and around evening, ideal near paths or seating.
Hip characteristics
Hip set is generally scarce due to the full double form; occasional small ovoid hips about 10–14 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red (RHS 41A), with limited ornamental impact overall.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, USDA 6b); medium resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, requiring occasional monitoring and standard rose care in humid seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Prefers full sun and fertile, well-drained soil; water regularly in dry spells, especially in containers; medium maintenance, with deadheading and basic disease checks ensuring reliable flowering.
BLACK VELVET™ offers tall, uniform structure, richly fragrant dark blooms and resilient own-root growth for long-term enjoyment in compact gardens or containers; consider it if you appreciate enduring, characterful roses.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
BLACK VELVET™ – dark red hybrid tea rose - Morey
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® 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.
