Identifying a Lost Deep Red, Fragrant Rose: Top Candidates for Replacement

Sandra's council removed her 10-year-old rose: deep velvety red, near-black outer petals, intense fragrance, repeat bloom May–November, few flowers at a time. Devastated, she wants it back.

Likely Matches (All Fragrant, Dark Red, Repeat Bloomers)

1. 'Don Juan' (climber) – black-edged petals, strong fragrance
2. 'Black Magic' (hybrid tea) – deep black-red, classic form
3. 'Black Beauty' – very dark, fragrant
4. 'Black Garnet' – velvety, recurrent
5. 'Black Lady' – dark, scented
6. 'Black Velvet' – rich, fragrant
7. 'Chrysler Imperial' – black edges, strong damask scent
8. 'Mr. Lincoln' – classic, fragrant, reliable
9. 'Oklahoma' – extremely black, very fragrant
10. 'Taboo' – dark purple-red, scented

How to Confirm

Browse photos at HelpMeFind.com/roses. Search by color (dark red/black), fragrance (strong), bloom type (repeat). Compare petal count, growth habit, hip formation.

Replacement Strategy

Buy own-root from Chamblee's or Antique Rose Emporium—longer-lived than grafted. Plant in full sun, amended soil. The fragrance will return.