Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
Hybrid tea rose 'Ink Spots'
FamilyRosaceae
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.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
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.
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
Flower colorDeep red
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingOccasional red rose hips if not pruned
Maximum height4 ft (1.2 m)
Maximum width90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-29°C
