One of the darkest miniatures in the world – almost black petal edges and golden stamens at the heart of the flower.
For the front of borders and containers
ARS Award of Excellence 1985 — the main award for miniatures
USDA zone 6b–9b. In a container, overwinters with protection.
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Moderate; in cold areas, protection from spring frosts is advisable.
The colour is most intense in partial shade (according to HelpMeFind).
Small thorns – typical for miniatures.
Small, dark green, semi-glossy.
Breeder's code BENblack.
Dark red with almost black edges; the blackness is stronger in cool weather
Lamb's earsilvery
Heuchera 'Palace Purple'purple foliage
Sedumblue-green
Veronicablue-violetHeuchera 'Palace Purple'White, gold and cool lilac tones bring out the dark flowers of Black Jade:
Low silver and purple-leaved neighbours at miniature height:
A light and silver background, so that the blackness of the small flower shows up close:
Where to plant. The front of a border, an edging along a path, a container on a terrace or balcony, a rock garden – anywhere the dark flower can be admired up close. Light: the colour is most intense in partial shade (as the HelpMeFind reference directly advises). In scorching sun the small petals quickly fade and scorch.
Care. Regular watering (miniatures in containers dry out fast), light pruning, powdery mildew prevention; for winter, sink the container into the soil or cover it.
Name. Black Jade – for the dark, almost black colour of its gem-like velvet petals.
Breeding. Frank A. Benardella (USA), 1985; patent code BENblack; parents Sheri Anne × Laguna. Award: ARS Award of Excellence 1985 – the top award of the American Rose Society for miniature varieties. Recognised as one of the darkest miniatures in the world.
The cultivar’s reference temperature is −23 °C (USDA zone 6b–9b). Overwintering depends on the conditions.
Repeat-flowering, in abundant flushes all season.
45–60 cm tall, about 40 cm wide.
Overall resistance: 3 out of 5. Moderate; susceptible to powdery mildew.
Partial shade; the colour is most intense in partial shade (according to HelpMeFind).
Light.
