Petal Pals
miniature · 1994
Black Ruby
Rosa 'Black Ruby'
1.5 to 2.5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
miniature
Bloom size
Small
Bloom habit
Small, shapely blooms often borne in clusters.
Petal count
20 to 25
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
compact
Color
red
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
No fragrance noted.
Color Description
Deep, velvety dark red to near-black.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.5 to 2.5 feet
Spread
1.5 to 2 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Lightly prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, but monitor for typical rose pests like aphids and diseases like black spot or powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Various miniature rose exhibition awards.