Botanical profile

Hybrid tea rose 'Ink Spots'

Latin name
Rosa 'Ink Spots'
Common name
Hybrid tea rose 'Ink Spots'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Ink Spots', a hybrid tea rose with spectacular and theatrical coloring, stands out with its large, double, very dark red flowers with blackish-purple reflections, the intensity of which recalls a deep ink stain on luminous velvet. The thick, satiny petals form an elegantly turbinate flower that retains its chromatic richness from bud to full bloom. Slightly fragrant, the flowers are borne on long, sturdy stems ideal for cutting and contrasting arrangements. Its bushy, upright, and vigorous habit allows it to effectively structure sunny flowerbeds or act as a focal point in a light-colored bed. Prolific and remontant, it produces several waves of flowering throughout the summer. Its dark green, dense, and healthy foliage highlights the dramatic depth of the color while showing good disease tolerance in rich, deep, and well-drained soil. Rosa 'Ink Spots' brings intensity, mystery, and elegance to the garden while attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Water regularly during establishment and flowering. Keep the soil slightly moist, especially during hot weather.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Deep red
Fruiting
Occasional red rose hips if not pruned
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Upright bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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