Velvety, almost black-red classic for cutting; compact bush 80–100 cm; flowers up to 11 cm.
26–40 petals.
No data on the number of thorns; the mark is placed in the middle as a convention.
Dark green, dense, typical of Kordes varieties.
Very dark red, almost black-red, velvety, with a purple sheen in soft light.
Lavenderlilac-blue
Catmint (Nepeta)blue-violet
Lamb's ear (Stachys)silver foliage
Baby's breath (Gypsophila)whiteTogether with Mister Lincoln, Kardinal, Dame de Cœur and Precious Platinum, it forms one colour family of deep red varieties, where Schwarze Madonna plays the role of the deepest, almost black accent.
Blue, lilac and silver neighbours set off the red:
A few traits that set this variety apart from other deep red Hybrid Teas:
Where to plant. At the front of a border or in a cutting bed, where the dark, almost black colour stands out against light greenery or the silver foliage of neighbours.
Climate. USDA 6b–9b; in Ukraine it needs winter protection and protection from late spring frosts.
Care. Standard for Hybrid Teas; on hot days, light shade from midday sun is advisable so the petal edges do not scorch.
Name. 'Schwarze Madonna' means 'Black Madonna' in German; the name stresses the deep, almost black tone of the petals.
Breeding. Bred at the W. Kordes' Söhne nursery (Germany) in 1992, breeding code KORschwama, from a cross of Konrad Henkel × an unnamed seedling.
Significance. One of the darkest velvety red Hybrid Teas, striking as a cut flower thanks to its rich colour and firm flower form.
Repeat-flowering, in flushes through the season.
80–100 cm tall, 40–80 cm wide.
Full sun; in strong heat the petal edges can scorch; in partial shade the tone is deeper.
Barely noticeable.
