KORschwama – Wilhelm II Kordes; Reimer Kordes; Werner Kordes
A deep-toned, velvety dark red. The surface shimmers with a purplish sheen in soft light. - hybrid tea rose - mild, subtle-scented rose - elegant, refined character
– Velvety, exceptionally dark red blooms
– Proven show winner with top awards
– Healthy foliage with excellent disease resistance
– Upright habit ideal for beds and cut flowers
– Long‑lasting colour, even in strong sun Special feature: Subtly fragrant, refined Hybrid Tea classic.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Schwarze Madonna™ hybrid tea rose – KORschwama
If You dream of a truly dramatic focal point, Schwarze Madonna™ delivers velvety, almost blackish, dark red blooms that look luxurious yet remain reassuringly reliable in changeable Irish summers, even where soil stays moist and needs careful drainage. This hybrid tea forms a tidy, upright bush with dense, glossy foliage, giving Your front garden or small border a naturally elegant structure without complicated pruning. Its good disease resistance keeps care pleasantly simple, while the long, well-stemmed flowers are perfect for cutting and bringing a touch of theatre indoors. As an own-root rose, it builds strength year by year – first rooting in, then filling out, and by the third season showing its full potential with abundant repeat flowering and lasting colour.
Schwarze Madonna™ shows a double, cup-shaped bloom with a pronounced medium-high center.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden statement rose
The very dark, velvety blooms stand out against rendered walls or railings, giving a smart, welcoming feel to an average front garden with just one or three plants; ideal if You want impact without a complex planting plan for the busy homeowner
Small rose bed beside the patio
Its upright habit and moderate spread fit neatly into compact beds around a terrace, where repeat flowering provides colour all summer with only light dead‑heading and seasonal feeding, suiting the low-maintenance gardener
Cut-flower corner in a family garden
Large, well-formed hybrid tea blooms on straight stems are excellent for cutting, so a short row or group gives You reliable bouquets for the house without needing a dedicated cutting garden, perfect for the home flower enthusiast
Container rose for sunny doorstep or balcony
Performs well in a generous 40–50 litre container filled with quality compost, giving vertical structure and rich colour where ground space is limited, a good option for urban settings and the apartment or townhouse gardener
Mixed border with shrubs and perennials
The dark red flowers contrast beautifully with lighter perennials and cottage-style plants, while its own-root vigour allows it to settle in and persist among other shrubs over many years, reassuring for the long-term planner
Feature planting in clay-based Irish soils
Once planted into improved but heavier ground, its sturdy root system copes well with typical Irish conditions, provided You give reasonable drainage where winter wet can linger, making it suitable for the rural cottage gardener
Low-input rose grouping of 3–5 plants
Good disease resistance and tidy growth make small drifts easy to manage as a single maintenance unit, keeping weeding, feeding and pruning straightforward while still giving a rich, formal look valued by the time-pressed beginner
Accent rose near evergreen climbers or screens
The dense foliage and upright form sit well in front of evergreen climbers or hedges, while the deep flower colour pops against green backdrops, allowing strong structure with limited plants for the design-conscious gardener
Decorating ideas
Classic front path duo – Plant one on each side of a short front path, underplanted with low lavender for scent and soft edging – ideal for homeowners wanting simple symmetry and easy upkeep
Bold container feature – Grow Schwarze Madonna™ in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing rosemary at the rim for year-round greenery – perfect for balcony or doorstep gardeners with limited space
Cottage contrast border – Combine with soft pink hardy geraniums and creamy foxgloves to highlight its dark blooms – suited to those who love romantic cottage gardens without complex schemes
Evening patio focus – Set near outdoor seating with pale hydrangeas behind, so the luminous dark red flowers catch the last light – great for families who relax outdoors after work
Cutting-row highlight – Line a short bed with Schwarze Madonna™ and white cosmos for reliable vase material and contrast – ideal for beginners keen to enjoy home-grown bouquets
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Schwarze Madonna™ hybrid tea rose, registered as KORschwama, ARS exhibition name Schwarze Madonna™, hybrid tea group; trade name Schwarze Madonna™ Hybrid tea rose KORschwama.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Wilhelm II Kordes, Reimer Kordes and Werner Kordes in Germany before 1991, parentage ‘Konrad Henkel’ × unnamed seedling, introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 1992.
Awards and recognitions
Successful exhibition variety with multiple American show titles, including Queen of Show at Detroit and Forest City Rose Society shows and Court of Show honours in 1999 and 2001.
Growth and structure
Upright, bushy hybrid tea reaching around 100–140 cm high and 60–80 cm wide, with dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickles; spent flowers may need manual removal.
Flower morphology
Large, double, cup-shaped blooms with a medium-high centre, usually borne singly; around 26–39 petals, good remontancy with abundant second flush; flower size typically 2.75–3.95 inches.
Colour and phenology
Exceptionally deep, velvety dark red with purplish sheen; colour holds well, only slightly lightening in high heat; tones deepen as flowers age without greying, from almost black buds to rich full blooms.
Fragrance and aroma
Elegant, refined fragrance of mild intensity; a subtle, classic rose scent that is noticeable nearby without overwhelming, adding charm to cut stems indoors and evening seating areas outdoors.
Rose hip characteristics
Occasional ovoid hips form, about 10–14 mm across, in an orange-red RHS 40A shade, adding discreet autumn interest without significantly affecting overall flowering performance.
Resistance and hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C, suitable for USDA zone 6b and comparable climates when planted in well-prepared soil.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with 40–75 cm spacing depending on use; plant 4.2–4.8 per m² for mass effects, water regularly in dry spells, dead-head spent blooms and feed annually for sustained performance.
Schwarze Madonna™ offers dramatic dark red blooms, good disease resistance and reliable repeat flowering on a long-lived own-root plant, giving You a luxurious yet straightforward rose for your garden if You decide it suits your space and style.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
SCHWARZE MADONNA™ – dark red tea-hybrid rose - Kordes & Kordes & Kordes
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Competition and Show Awards:
Metropolitan Rose Society Show – Court of Show / Honor (USA) (1999); Detroit Rose Society Show – Queen of Show (ARS) (USA) (1999); Forest City Rose Society Show – Queen of Show (ARS) (USA) (2001)
Pollinator Attraction:
Its fully double blooms moderately attract pollinators because the double flower form tends to obscure the stamens, reducing access to nectar and pollen.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Double‑flowered variety that moderately attracts pollinators and is therefore at most partly pollinator-friendly
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
