Grow Dramatic, Dark-Toned Roses from Seed
Add rich, dramatic color to your garden with these Black Rose Seeds for Planting. Commonly called “black roses,” the flowers may develop in shades of deep burgundy, dark maroon, or near-black depending on the individual plant, growing conditions, climate, and lighting.
Each packet contains 30 rose seeds for gardeners who enjoy the rewarding process of growing perennial flowering shrubs from seed.
Please note that roses grown from seed are genetically unique. Flower color, shape, fragrance, plant size, and growth habit may vary from the photos and from one plant to another.
Why Gardeners Love These Rose Seeds
- Dramatic deep burgundy to near-black flower tones
- Beautiful choice for flower beds, borders, and container gardens
- Perennial flowering shrub once established
- 30 rose seeds included in each packet
- A rewarding seed-starting project for patient gardeners
- Growing instructions included below
Product Details
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Quantity: 30 seeds
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Product type: Rose seeds—not a live plant
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Common name: Black Rose
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Flower color: Deep burgundy, dark maroon, or near-black; color varies
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Light: Full sun
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Soil: Fertile, moist but well-draining soil
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Growing level: Intermediate
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Germination: Slow and naturally variable
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Planting time: Start indoors after cold stratification or sow outdoors in fall where appropriate
How to Grow Rose Seeds
Rose seeds usually require a period of moist cold treatment, known as cold stratification, before they can germinate.
- Fill a small, clean container with moist, well-draining seed-starting mix.
- Sow the seeds approximately 1/4 inch deep and lightly cover them.
- Place the covered container in a refrigerator at approximately 40°F for three to four months. Do not freeze.
- Check periodically and keep the growing medium slightly moist, never waterlogged.
- After cold stratification, move the container to a warm location with bright light.
- Keep the soil evenly moist while waiting for germination.
- Transplant seedlings after they have developed several true leaves and a healthy root system.
Rose seeds may germinate slowly and unevenly. Some seeds may require additional time or another cold period. Not every seed is guaranteed to germinate.
What to Expect
Growing roses from seed requires patience. Seed-grown roses may take more than one growing season to produce their first flowers. Bloom color and form can vary naturally, making every new plant unique.
Important Color Disclosure
True jet-black roses do not occur naturally. “Black rose” is a common marketing name used for roses with extremely dark burgundy, maroon, or purplish-red flowers. Bloom color may appear darker or lighter depending on temperature, sunlight, soil conditions, photography, and screen display.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are these roses completely black?
No naturally grown rose is completely jet-black. These seeds may produce dark burgundy, maroon, or near-black-toned flowers. Color varies between individual plants.
Do the seeds require cold stratification?
Yes. Rose seeds generally benefit from approximately three to four months of moist cold treatment before being moved to warmer growing conditions.
Is this a live rose plant?
No. You will receive one packet containing 30 rose seeds.
Can these roses grow in containers?
Yes. Once the seedlings are established, they can be transplanted into a sufficiently large container with drainage holes and placed in full sun.
