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.
– Large, classic hybrid tea flower form.
– Dense, glossy dark green foliage backdrop.
– Good repeat flowering for constant colour.
– High resistance to major rose diseases.
– Special feature: Multiple US show titles, including Queen of Show winners.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Schwarze Madonna™ hybrid tea rose – KORschwama
Step off the pavement and into a front garden that feels quietly composed: Schwarze Madonna™ weaves velvet depth and subtle fragrance into an easy-care rhythm that suits busy weeks and cool, damp weekends alike, coping gracefully with blustery showers and heavy coastal downpours while its dark, glossy foliage stays clean and healthy. Strong, upright stems carry large, perfectly shaped blooms for cutting, while own-root resilience supports a long, steady life in your soil with minimal fuss. Over time, the plant builds a dependable framework, its polished, dark-green foliage catching light against brick, slate and gravel, and its reserved, elegant colour balancing softer planting around it. Ideal for London terraces and small family plots, it handles peat-free compost, rainwater butts and simple care routines, rewarding patient gardeners who enjoy progress, as roots establish, shoots strengthen and full ornamental presence settles in by year three, offering durable elegance in a compact, sustainable city space.
Schwarze Madonna™ shows a double, cup-shaped bloom with a pronounced, medium-high centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
London terraced-house front garden bed
The upright, compact habit fills a narrow front border without overwhelming the space, while dark, velvety blooms create a refined focal point against railings or brick. Low maintenance and good disease resistance ease care for a busy urban gardener
Rainwater-conscious city planting with heavy soil
Well-structured roots and robust foliage cope reliably with British showers and breezy spells, especially where simple drainage improvements manage wetter, heavier clay typical of many front gardens. Suitable for a sustainability-minded rainwater collector
Large container (minimum 40–50 litres) by the front door
In a substantial pot with peat-free compost, this rose forms a vertical accent with repeat dark-red blooms and glossy green leaves, giving a smart, long-lived welcome without complex pruning. Best for a convenience-seeking small-space owner
Cut-flower corner in a family garden
Long, straight stems and large, classic hybrid tea blooms in a dramatic shade lend themselves to cutting for the house, while the shrub remains tidy and upright outdoors. Attractive for a home-focused flower arranger
Statement specimen in a mixed border
Planted as a solitary highlight amid lighter perennials, the rich, almost black-tipped buds and dense foliage give year-round structure, with flowers emerging repeatedly through the season. Ideal for a design-aware border planner
Low-intervention family rose bed
Reliable disease resistance and a naturally neat framework reduce the need for sprays and complex shaping, supporting a simple yearly tidy-up and basic feeding regime. Suitable for a relaxed weekend gardener
Pollinator-aware but ornamental-focused planting
Though fully double and only moderately attractive to insects, its prolonged flowering period supports overall garden interest, allowing room for pollinator plants like lavender and nepeta nearby. Well suited to an aesthetically minded wildlife sympathiser
Long-term structural planting in small gardens
As an own-root plant, it establishes steadily into a durable framework, sprouting reliably from the base if cut back hard and offering a stable display over many years. A good fit for a future-oriented garden investor
Styling ideas
Moonlit – combine Schwarze Madonna™ with white clematis and silver grasses for a high-contrast, evening-friendly front garden – for terrace owners who enjoy after-work unwinding outdoors
Heritage – pair with lavender, sage and nepeta to soften the dark blooms and invite more pollinators around your doorway – for city gardeners wanting classic charm with practical biodiversity
Modernist – plant in a large charcoal container with evergreen box balls and slate chippings for a graphic, low-clutter entrance – for minimalists seeking structure with very little upkeep
Romantic – weave through a narrow border with pale pink roses and airy perennials to let the deep red flowers act as gentle exclamation points – for those curating a soft, “girly” street frontage
Vertical – set it before Boston ivy or another climber-clad wall so the dark flowers glow against layered greens – for small-plot gardeners maximising every metre of height
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as KORschwama, marketed as Schwarze Madonna™ hybrid tea rose, approved ARS exhibition name Schwarze Madonna™, formerly without alternative trade names.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Wilhelm II, Reimer and Werner Kordes in Germany from ‘Konrad Henkel’ × unnamed seedling; raised before 1991, registered 1991 and introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 1992.
Awards and recognition
Highly regarded as an exhibition hybrid tea; honoured as Queen of Show by ARS-affiliated societies in Detroit (1999) and Forest City (2001), plus Court of Show in the Metropolitan Rose Society Show.
Growth and structural characteristics
Strong, upright bush reaching 100–140 cm high and 60–80 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; spent blooms may need removal to maintain a tidy overall appearance.
Flower morphology
Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, borne mainly singly on stems; classic hybrid tea form with a medium-high, well-defined centre and good repeat bloom, including a generous second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Very dark, velvety red with blackish bud tips and purplish sheen; colour holds well without greying, only slightly lightening in strong heat, and deepens to brownish-maroon tones as flowers age.
Fragrance and aroma
Refined, understated rose scent of mild strength, adding an elegant note without overwhelming small spaces or indoor arrangements when used as a cut flower in compact homes or entrance halls.
Hip characteristics
Produces occasional ovoid rose hips, around 10–14 mm in diameter, coloured orange-red (RHS 40A), adding a discreet seasonal detail rather than a dominant ornamental feature in autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7 and hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b), with good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from regular watering during extended warm, dry periods.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with well-drained soil; plant 40–75 cm apart depending on use, water deeply in dry spells, deadhead for repeat flowering, and lightly prune to maintain an upright framework.
Schwarze Madonna™ offers velvety dark-red blooms, robust health and a long-lived, easily rejuvenated own-root structure; a thoughtful choice if you would like enduring impact from a single, dramatic rose.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SCHWARZE MADONNA™ – dark red tea-hybrid rose - Kordes & Kordes & Kordes
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® 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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