The Black Perfumella® (Meizhoro) is a highly fragrant, velvety dark red Hybrid Tea rose introduced by Meilland in 2020, known for its near-black, deep garnet hues and intense fruity scent. Ideal for cutting, it features 70+ petals, blooms repeatedly, and grows into a 100cm tall, disease-resistant bush.
Key Characteristics of Black Perfumella:
- Color & Appearance: Velvety dark red to purple, often appearing almost black in certain lighting and cooler weather. The flowers are double, cupped, and have a high-centered, classic hybrid tea shape.
- Fragrance: Intense and captivating scent, described as a mix of old rose and fruity notes.
- Bloom Habit: Re-blooms consistently from spring until frost, producing large, often solitary flowers on long stems, making them perfect for bouquets.
- Growth & Size: A vigorous, upright bush that matures between 80-100 cm in height and 50 cm in width.
- Foliage: Matte green, with young shoots often exhibiting a reddish/bronze tint.
- Disease Resistance: Generally good, though it may be susceptible to powdery mildew, rust, or black spot depending on environmental conditions.
Usage:
- Garden: Excellent as a specimen plant or in group plantings.
- Cut Flowers: Highly valued for vases due to its long-lasting, fragrant blooms that can last 7–10 days.
