Black Baccara® Bare Root Rose Bush

Rosa 'MEIdebenne'  Black Baccara® 

Black Baccara® is an arresting Hybrid Tea rose celebrated for its velvety, near-black buds that open to deep, dark red blooms with a satin finish. Bred for its unique color and refined form, it’s a florist favorite and a showstopper in the garden. The blooms are lightly fragrant, with petals that seem to absorb light, making the color even richer in cool weather.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits
🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea Rose
🧬 Breeder: Jacques Mouchotte (Meilland, France), introduced 2000
🎨 Color: Very dark red, appearing nearly black in bud
🌸 Petal Count: Approximately 45 petals
💠 Bloom Form: High-centered, formal
📏 Bloom Size: Large (~4–5″ diameter)
🔁 Flowering: Repeat blooming from late spring to frost
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—thick petals, long stems
🧴 Fragrance: Light, subtle tea scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits
🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zones 6–10
📐 Spacing: ~3 ft (90 cm)
↕️ Height: ~3–4 ft (90–120 cm)
↔️ Width: ~2–3 ft (60–90 cm)

🛡️ Health & Suitability

🌱 Rootstock: Budded onto Dr. Huey
💪 Disease Resistance: Good—benefits from warm, dry conditions

🌎 Regional Recommendations:
Southwest, West Coast, Intermountain West, Pacific Northwest