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My daughter had asked for a "black" (black in color) rose for
Christmas.I've been told that they have been bred but are not available
commercially because there is no demand. Any
help?
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| Black is a euphemism for a very dark red rose. There are many of
these and some of them have the word 'black' in their name (i.e. Black
Prince, Black Ice, Black Jade). However, they are not truly black. There
really is no such thing. I specialize in antique roses (roses bred before
1867) and the
blackest of these is one called Tuscany. It is very lovely. There are
several modern Hybrid Teas that are this rich, dark color. Try a good
nursery in your area that carries roses and see what they can find for you.
A lot of very local factors will affect the growth of any rose you plant,
so it is best to find some local advice. Also check the American Rose
Society page on the www for information about local rose societies, to find
the one closest to you. Generally there is a consulting rosarian available
and they can give you more specific information. Good
Luck. Alice Flores
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I have heard of a "Black Tea" rose from Holland...a black rose. This is me
and my my lover's symbol since it stands for eternal love. Can you
possibly find me this rose? I only ask for one. Don't find it yet..first can
you email me and tell me if it possible? I need to ask my mom before I
order anything.
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| You really want the impossible, don't you? Sorry to tell you but
there is also no black rose. The roses that are
euphemistically called black are actually very dark reds. Some of them are
quite beautiful, but they aren't really black. Sorry to destroy two of
your fantasies with one letter, but maybe I can save you some fruitless
searching and some disappointment when you are sent something that claims to
be a black rose and actually turns out to be deep red. I *have* heard of
people dyeing roses black or blue and you might find a florist who does
this, but they aren't the natural colors. Try giving your lover a red rose
-- it's supposed to stand for undying love also. Alice
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| Dear Alice; My Senior Prom will be held on May 3rd and I am dying
to have a
original corsage, not the same old same old red or
pink roses. I would really like black roses or deep, deep purple roses, but
I do not even know if these exist. Could you please tell me? If black
roses do not exist, do you have any other suggestions for a black and white
dress?
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| Hi Amy. Well, you're on the right track here -- black roses really
do not exist! People love the idea of a black rose and
there are myths about them, but they aren't real. The blackest roses are all
a very very deep red. Some of them have a very blackish cast to the
petals, but red they are. Purple is another color that is fudged a lot by
rosarians. Most "purple" roses aren't a really true purple, but are some
shade of mauve or a mixture of lavender and red shades. Some of the most
beautifully colored and fragrant roses are old garden roses from the 19th
century and it would be nice if you could find some of these. They would be
unusual. Where do you live? You will find that florists have a limited
supply of roses -- mostly non-fragrant hybrid teas. If you can find someone
to make a corsage to your specifications, you might try to find a local
rose grower or nursery who would give you a few roses to use. To locate such
a person go to the American Rose Society web page at www.ars.org and
click on the box that says Ask the Experts. There you'll find a listing of
all the Consulting Rosarians in the US, listed by area. Find one in your
area and ask them to help you. They enjoy such a challenge. If you were near
me, I'd be happy to give you something to use. May is a good month for
roses, so you're in luck there. As far as specific suggestions for
varieties, one of nicest old roses in a deep red/purple is called Violacea
or La
Belle Sultane. There are also several very lovely old Hybrid Teas with great
fragrance, such as General MacArthur, or Souvenir de Claudius Denoyel.
More modern varieties are Oklahoma or Black Ice. Tuscany and Tuscany Superb
(very old roses) are a deep, blackish red and also nicely fragrant. Good
luck in your quest. Alice
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a friend of mine has expressed some interest in growing black roses(i have
no idea either!).i am very naive about the subject,but
would like to help her out(yes,it is a budding relationship).is there such a
thing as a black rose?i live in northern utah and have been told by the
number of flowershops that i have visited that there is no such thing.the
best they could think of(not offer)was a very dark purple or crimsom.do you
know of any black roses,and,do you know where i could buy any? thank you
very much for your time!!
p.s i'm trying to say it with roses!!!!!!
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| You'll have to say it with white roses! And remember, in any
budding relationship, honesty is the best policy. There
really *are* *NO* black roses. I hope that doesn't damage things too much
for you. But the florists are right. Black is used as a wishful euphemism
for very deep red roses, and some of them really do have a blackish cast to
the petals. But they are red. And visibly so. As one rosarian I know
likes to say, "The only black roses I've ever seen were dead!" And dead
roses definitely don't enhance a budding relationship. Good luck. Alice
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I am trying to locate a rose that is almost black in color, it is very dark
maroon
Any help would be appreciated.
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| There are actually several roses with this description. Some of them
are very old and some are modern Hybrid Teas and
Floribundas. Do you know which kind of rose you are looking for? Do you have
some specific rose in mind which you've seen before? Or do you just want
me to give you the names of a couple of dark red roses? Alice
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Hi Alice, I was wondering if you might be able to find me a rose plant. I
don't even know if these roses actually exist but I
think that they do. I don't care if it is a bush or a tea or a climbing rose
plant. What I'm looking for is a black rose plant. I mean a true BLACK
rose plant; not a really deep red or purple but black.
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| Sorry -- I'm pretty good, but I'm no magician. You are right about
the existence of black roses -- they do not exist. There
are roses that are called "black" in their names, but they are all a deep
red. Sorry I can't help you. Alice
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Are there really such things as black roses?
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| >Nope. A nice fantasy, but..... only very dark red ones.
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Hello, I was just wondering if there was any way to find a black rose. They
are hard to find, and very expensive, but I am only 15 years old, and it
would not be at all fair to me to just have to purchase one black rose
and pay 30 dollars for it. So please could you make this as cheap as
possible for me? I have six days to get this gift to a friend that
lives in New Jersey, and I live in Vermont. Please do help me, it's very
important. Thank you very much,
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| Sorry for the delay in answering, but speed wouldn't have changed
the facts in this case. There are simply *no* black
roses. There are some very dark red ones with a blackish tint to them, but
no truly black ones. I believe that people do soak red roses in ink and
that the ink is taken up through the stem, darkening the flower. You could
try this yourself with any dark red rose from a florist. I don't know
how attractive the results would be. Silk roses may be your best bet if
they must be black. But don't go spending 30 dollars on some rose soaked in
ink. You'll be cheated. There are NO natural black roses.
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My name ....... from puerto rico, My situation is this, my girlfriend have
this dream of a black roses. I would like to know if
there a chance to get it, where?... how to make believe. I heard about put
the stem in a glass of water that contain black ink. Do you have my
answer?.
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| You are among many people who ask about black roses. There are
really no such roses. All natural roses that are called
"black" are really very dark red. I don't know if a rose would take
coloring if it was placed in ink. It might. Some flowers are dyed in this
way.
You might give it a try. Good luck, Alice
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