Ink Spots™ Potted Rose Bush

Rosa ‘Ink Spots’

Ink Spots™ is an intensely dark, velvety Hybrid Tea rose introduced by Weeks® Roses (USA) in 1985, bred by O.L. Weeks. It’s celebrated for its dramatic near-black-red blooms that open from jet‑black pointed buds — perfect for cutting beds, moody garden focal points, or dramatic companion planting.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🧬 Introducer: Weeks® Roses (USA)

🎨 Color: Blackened velvety dark red
🌸 Petal Count: ~30–35 petals per bloom
💠 Bloom Form: Well‑formed, fully double, medium to large roses
📏 Bloom Size: Medium–large (~3.5″ to 5″)
🔁 Flowering: Blooms in flushes from late spring through late summer/fall
🏺 Vase Life: Excellent—rich color and long stems make it ideal for cutting
🧴 Fragrance: Mild, slight rose scent

🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌿 Growth Type: Upright, bushy shrub with large glossy foliage
📐 Height: 5–6 ft
↔️ Width: 4–5 ft
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun (afternoon shade helps maintain bloom size in heat)
❄️ Hardiness Zones: USDA Zone 7b–10
📐 Spacing: Recommended ~3–4′ between plants

🛡️ Health & Suitability

💪 Disease Resistance: Good, with strong weather tolerance and healthy foliage when well managed
🌎 Regional Recommendations:
West Coast, Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Intermountain West