Black Velvet is a hybrid tea rose prized for its very dark red, almost black blooms and moderate perfume. Velvety, deep-coloured petals. Well suited to Central Coast NSW gardens here around Erina Heights, where humid summers and mild winters shape what grows best. Roses love a full sun position with at least 6 hours of direct light a day, and our sandy Central Coast soils benefit from extra compost and mulch to help roses hold moisture through summer. Feed with a specialist rose food in spring and after each flush, and keep an eye out for black spot in humid weather – good airflow and morning watering help keep foliage healthy.