Petal Pals
Reference photo
climber · 1919
Black Boy
Rosa 'Black Boy'
Alister Clark✦ mild fragrance
8 to 15 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
red
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Light, sweet fragrance
Color Description
Dark crimson to velvet red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
8 to 15 feet
Spread
6 to 8 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer
Pruning
Prune after the main spring flush
Pests & Diseases
Generally hardy but may be susceptible to black spot or rust in humid climates
🧬 Pedigree
Etoile de France x General MacArthur