Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1960
Black Velvet
Rosa
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
usually single on long stems
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
leathery, semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
spicy, rose fragrance
Color Description
deep velvety red to blackish-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
well-draining, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
average
Fertilizer
regular feeding with rose fertilizer during the growing season
Pruning
requires moderate pruning in spring
Pests & Diseases
susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed seedling x Christian Dior
🏆 Awards & Recognition
All-America Rose Selection 1960