An almost black, velvety dark-red Hybrid Tea with a powerful scent.
One of the darkest, almost black reds · strong fragrance
Official state flower of Oklahoma (2004); one of the darkest reds
45–50 petals.
Strong, 'old rose', sweet — one of the most fragrant dark reds.
Very good disease resistance.
The dark colour does not 'burn' — it does better in light shade in the afternoon.
Dark green, leathery.
Very dark, velvety, blackish red
Astrid Gräfin von Hardenbergburgundy-raspberry
Gospeldark red
Bordeauxwine red
Icebergpure white · contrastDark burgundy-raspberry roses in this group form a deep, velvety set with Oklahoma.
Silver and blue perennials freshen the almost black colour:
For play of light beside the black-red rose — silver and sky blue:
Where to plant. As a specimen plant, in a fragrance garden near seating areas; lovely for cutting on long stems.
Climate. USDA 7b–10b — less hardy; in Ukraine it needs good winter protection.
Care. As for a classic Hybrid Tea: feeding, prevention, winter protection. The scent is its main value.
Name. Named after the US state of Oklahoma; its official flower since 2004.
Breeding. Herbert Swim & O. L. Weeks (USA); 1964. 'Chrysler Imperial' × 'Charles Mallerin'.
Significance. One of the darkest, almost black Hybrid Teas; valued for its deep colour and strong scent.
Repeat-flowering all summer.
120–150 cm tall, about 90 cm wide.
Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Very resistant (according to HelpMeFind).
Sun; repeat flowering; the dark colour does not 'burn' — it does better in light shade in the afternoon.
Strong, 'old rose', sweet — one of the most fragrant dark reds.
