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 dark red blooms with purple sheen
– Upright, dense growth for beds and specimens
– Excellent disease resistance in garden conditions
– Good repeat flowering with abundant second flush
– Ideal for elegant, long-stemmed cut flowers
– Special feature: Multiple US show wins, including Queen of Show awards.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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Schwarze Madonna™ hybrid tea rose – KORschwama
For gardeners seeking elegance without complication, Schwarze Madonna™ offers a classic hybrid tea shape in an easy-going, upright habit that suits small beds and front gardens beautifully. Its velvety, extremely dark red blooms hold their colour remarkably well, bringing dramatic depth to cottage-style borders and around-the-house planting. Bred for good disease resistance, it stays handsomely clothed in glossy dark foliage with minimal spraying, even in typical British summers with frequent showers and brisk winds. This own-root plant settles steadily, forming a durable framework that supports years of reliable flowering and repeated flushes for cutting. With simple pruning and occasional dead-heading, you can enjoy long, straight stems for the vase and a tidy, upright bush in the border. Planted once with reasonable care and moisture, it repays you over time as Year 1 focuses on roots, Year 2 on stronger shoots, and by Year 3 you see its full ornamental character.
Cup-shaped, double blooms with a pronounced medium-high centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The tall, upright hybrid tea form creates a clear vertical accent beside paths, gates or front doors, giving structure without overwhelming a modest plot. Its dark, velvety flowers stand out against brickwork and evergreen shrubs, offering a refined focal point for homeowners who prefer orderly, classic planting with minimal fuss, ideal for the busy beginner
Small rose bed in a family garden
Planted in small groups at the recommended spacing, the bushy, moderately spreading habit fills a bed evenly while leaving room for access and weeding. Good disease resistance reduces the need for frequent spraying, which suits households that want dependable colour without turning the garden into a full-time project, well suited to time-pressed families
Cutting patch for home arrangements
Long, straight stems with solitary, well-formed blooms make this cultivar excellent for cutting, providing classic exhibition-style flowers for indoor vases. The buds open slowly into generous, double cups, so you can cut at different stages for varied arrangements while still keeping the plant looking neat outdoors, an attractive option for style-conscious owners
Cottage-style mixed border
The intense, almost black-red flowers pair beautifully with soft pastels and airy perennials, lending depth and contrast to traditional cottage planting. Its consistent repeat flowering ensures splashes of rich colour between waves of perennials, helping the border look cared-for even when maintenance time is limited for relaxed yet discerning gardeners
Container on terrace or patio (large pot)
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, the upright, medium-spreading growth stays proportionate and easy to manage near seating areas. The glossy foliage and dark flowers give a ‘finished’ look with straightforward watering and feeding, ideal where soil is poor or paved spaces dominate for space-conscious urban residents
Low-maintenance rose feature in heavy soil
Once established, the sturdy own-root framework copes well in improved clay or chalky beds, provided you ensure reasonable drainage at planting. Its reliable disease resistance and straightforward response to basic pruning help keep it tidy and flowering even where weather swings between wet and dry are common, reassuring for less-experienced owners
Long-season colour by paths and seating
Good remontancy brings repeated flushes from early summer into autumn, so areas you pass daily or sit beside rarely feel bare. A light programme of feeding and dead-heading usually suffices to keep buds coming, which particularly suits people who enjoy the display but have limited time for complex care, perfect for busy professionals
Statement rose in exposed or coastal gardens
The combination of upright, moderately thorny canes and dense foliage gives a reasonably robust presence in breezier spots, especially when planted in a well-prepared, free-draining bed that copes with frequent rain and wind off the sea. Its stable colour and resilient health make it a confident choice for practical yet style-led gardeners
Styling ideas
Velvet-Drama – combine Schwarze Madonna™ with white foxgloves and silver foliage for a high-contrast front garden focal bed – for homeowners who want impact from a small space
Cottage-Classic – mix with pale pink geraniums and soft catmint along a path for a relaxed, traditional border – for lovers of understated, old-fashioned garden charm
Twilight-Border – pair the dark blooms with dusky purple salvias and ornamental grasses for evening glow near seating – for those who unwind outdoors after work
Patio-Feature – plant one shrub in a 50-litre terracotta pot with low lavender at the base for scent and structure – for balcony and courtyard gardeners seeking an easy hero plant
Cutting-Row – line a narrow bed with evenly spaced plants, backed by Boston ivy or a light clematis for a living flower studio – for creative gardeners who enjoy arranging their own roses
Technical cultivar profile
Property
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as KORschwama, marketed as Schwarze Madonna™. Belongs to the hybrid tea group, primarily used as a garden and cutting rose with exhibition potential.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Wilhelm II, Reimer and Werner Kordes (Germany) from ‘Konrad Henkel’ × unnamed seedling. Introduced by W. Kordes’ Söhne in 1992 after registration in 1991.
Awards and recognition
Highly regarded as a show rose, including Queen of Show awards from Detroit and Forest City Rose Society events and Court of Show / Honour from the Metropolitan Rose Society.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, bushy habit reaching about 100–140 cm high and 60–80 cm wide, with moderately thorny stems and dense, glossy dark green foliage providing a well-furnished, vertical shrub form.
Flower morphology
Large, double flowers with 26–39 petals, borne mainly solitary on stems. Buds form a medium-high centred cup, opening into classic hybrid tea blooms with good repeat flowering all season.
Colour data and phenology
Deep, velvety dark red blooms with purplish sheen and very good colour retention. Shades deepen to brownish-maroon before ageing, with only slight lightening in very hot conditions.
Fragrance and aroma
Mild, refined fragrance of elegant character. The scent is subtle rather than overpowering, adding a gentle perfume to close-up viewing areas without dominating nearby plantings or seating spaces.
Hip characteristics
Occasional small hips, about 10–14 mm, ovoid and orange-red. Generally not a primary ornamental feature but may appear if spent blooms are left uncut later in the season.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Demonstrates good resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust. Hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7; USDA 6b), suiting much of the UK with routine winter care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in a sunny position with fertile, well-drained soil. Water regularly in dry spells; dead-head and prune annually. Suitable for beds, specimens, low hedging and large containers of at least 40–50 litres.
Schwarze Madonna™ offers dramatic velvety dark-red blooms, reliable repeat flowering and good disease resistance on a long-lived own-root shrub, making it a thoughtful choice for an easy yet distinctive garden rose.
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 pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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