Black Cherry Floribunda Rose

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Jackson & Perkins Floribunda of the Year 2006

Our 2006 Floribunda of the Year, bred by renowned hybridizer Dr. Keith Zary, is a marvelous rose from bud to bloom, setting clusters of pointed, ovoid buds that are nearly black. Once they open, the exquisitely formed, dark red blooms are 3 to 4 inches wide, comprised of 20 to 25 petals, and fade-proof. Standing atop 14- to 18-inch stems, Black Cherry Floribunda Rose emits a lovely, old-fashioned damask fragrance and makes wonderful cut flowers, displaying a dazzling bouquet on each branch and proving quite long-lasting in the vase.

Black Cherry Floribunda Rose begins blooming in early summer and keeps on going in waves all season long, especially if it's promptly deadheaded. Black Cherry Floribunda Rose is a vigorous and easy-to-grow rose, heat tolerant and rust and powdery mildew resistant, meaning Black Cherry Floribunda Rose is a good choice for warmer climates.

Suitable as a low hedge or container plant as well as a border standout, Black Cherry Floribunda Rose reaches a mature size of 3 to 4 feet high and wide, its glossy, medium green foliage staying healthy and attractive all season long.

Prune Black Cherry Floribunda Rose in spring by cutting back any dead or diseased wood and any canes that cross. Cut back by about one third in warmer climates, a bit more, trim a little more than that. For more expert tips on growing and maintaining your Black Cherry rose, explore our extensive video library filled with rose care videos. Additionally, ensure your floribunda rose thrives by visiting our Fertilizer & Plant Care supplies page for all the essential nutrients and products you and your garden needs.

NOTE: Tree and patio roses are hardy to Zone 6 regardless of the rose variety grafted to their tops.

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Genus Rosa
Variety 'JACreflo'
ppaf PP18,704
Zone 4 - 10
Bloom Start to End Late Spring - Late Fall
Habit Upright
Height 3 ft - 4 ft
Width 3 ft - 4 ft
Bloom Size 3 in - 4 in
Petal Count 25
Additional Characteristics Bloom First Year, Free Bloomer, Repeat Bloomer, Easy Care Plants
Bloom Color Dark Red
Bud Shape Ovoid, Pointed
Flower Shape Double, High-centered
Foliage Color Medium Green, Glossy
Fragrance Light, Damask
Light Requirements Full Sun
Moisture Requirements Moist,  well-drained
Resistance Disease Resistant, Heat Tolerant
Soil Tolerance Normal,  loamy
Uses Border, Cut Flowers, Hedge, Landscapes, Beds
Restrictions *Due to state restrictions we cannot ship to the following:
Canada, Guam, Puerto Rico, Virgin Islands, Hawaii
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Product Review Summary
Based on 11 reviews
The average rating for this product is 5 out of 5 stars
Overall Rating: 4.5/5.0
Customer Reviews
June 23, 2025
Not what it ought to be
This shopper rated the product 1 out of 5 stars

Well my black cherry has now been planted for around 3-4 months and it looks nothing like the picture posted here. It is red, its perhaps five inches overall and flat to ground. It looks healthy but pathetically not what expected. Wish I could post a picture of it for all to see. Exceedingly disappointed

Carol Walter from CA
July 07, 2024
Fabulous Red
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I've planted this rose at two different houses, that's how much I love it. Black Cherry is a voracious bloomer and enthusiastic grower in 7A. Even in direct afternoon sun, it grows without hesitation. Honestly I'm considering getting a second one. The one thing is that the scent isn't as robust, but the blooms are so beautiful I don't care.

Kirstin from UT
June 27, 2024
Up And running
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I planted this beautiful rosebush as instructed. Within just a few days, the leafs started coming out and it looks like it’s on its way to a happy little rose life. Very excited and love my little rosebush.

Stephanie Beach from MA
April 15, 2018
Sweet Little Rose
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

I purchased a couple 2qt Black Cherry roses. They arrived in bad shape: damaged during shipping. I contacted J&P customer service right away, and they sent an immediate replacement. The new roses arrived green and healthy. This is an amazing little rose: pretty foliage, fast growing, and apparently disease resistant. I’m impressed. This rose performs like a Knockout. Thank you J&P.

Mido from TX
January 12, 2017
Great Rose for Houston
This shopper rated the product 5 out of 5 stars

Black Cherry was purchased in 2016 bareroot for my rose garden in Houston. Our heat and humidity is tough on roses, but Black Cherry has been an absolute all-star. No blackspot or mildew issues at all and it has bloomed its heart out. Easily a top-5 rose out of the 40 varieties I currently have.

drossb1986 from TX

Choosing Your Roses

Bare root roses are the most common form of roses for spring and early season planting, and come in two types: grafted and own root.

Grafted Bare root Roses
Own root Bare root Roses

Grafted roses, sometimes referred to as budded bare root roses, have roots that belong to a different variety of rose than the shoots. While the shoots will grow into the variety of rose you've selected, the root variety has been specially grown and developed for hardiness, improved resistance to common diseases, and improved resistance to certain weather conditions. The roots on any grafted rose you receive are usually already two years old, so they'll establish in your garden more quickly when planted.

Own root roses are grown from rose shoot cuttings and develop their own root system. Unlike grafted roses, both their roots and shoots come from the same variety of plant.


All Jackson & Perkins bare root roses are maintained in a suspended state of growth in our state-of-the-art wet cooler, so they'll be delivered to you with no foliage or blooms. The wet cooler has a uniform storage temperature set just above freezing and uses a fog system to provide consistent humidity of 100%, ensuring the roses remain fully hydrated and don't exit dormancy before leaving our facility. While you might see some variance in size, even within the same variety of bare root rose, all our roses meet the same rigorous standards of quality.

So, not sure which type of bare root rose you should choose? Don't worry, we've got that covered. We've researched which varieties of bare root roses grow better as grafted or own root, and both types can be planted in the early spring months, so just choose the variety of rose you're most interested in and get planting.

Though you might be surprised or intimidated when you receive a box of bare root roses filled with roots and shoots, rest assured, with the proper care, these little bundles will grow into stunning roses.


Container Roses

Container Roses

container roses are typically available in 2-quart sizes or larger and come with established foliage that may or may not have blooms. While bare root roses should generally be planted in early spring, container roses allow you quite a bit more flexibility in planting time, from spring all the way through fall in many zones. Fall can be a good season to plant container roses because it allows them enough time to establish themselves before cold or freezing temperatures arrive.


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The Jackson & Perkins Difference

Jackson & Perkins is one of the most recognized names in the gardening industry. In fact, for decades rose lovers have considered Jackson & Perkins synonymous with great roses. How has Jackson & Perkins earned this reputation? Simple, for over 100 years we have brought our customers the world's finest selection of roses.

Jackson & Perkins became a leader in the world of roses by producing dozens of award-winning roses. Jackson & Perkins has won more All-America Rose Selection awards than any other US company. In addition to the AARS awards, Jackson & Perkins has won numerous other awards, including the coveted Golden Rose of The Hague and the Royal National Rose Society’s President’s International trophy, among others.

From seed to market a new garden rose can take 8 to 10 years to develop. Every year, thousands of seedlings are grown but only a handful are selected to move into the trial phase. During this time, potential new roses are grown and evaluated in different climatic regions of the country. Our rosarians are looking for rose bushes that have stronger disease resistance, vigorous growth habits, and clean healthy foliage. When it comes to blooms, they are looking for improved flower form, unique colors, and strong fragrance.

Today Jackson & Perkins offers over 200 varieties of roses that includes a broad selection of exclusive roses, historical favorites, and innovative genetics from hybridizers around the world. We have two seasons each year for roses. In the spring, we offer bare root rose bushes, bare root 36” trees, 24” patio trees, and container grown roses. Our fall season is all bush roses, and they are available in 2QT and 1GL containers.

Whether you are new to roses or are an experienced rosarian, our online store has rose varieties for you. Our website is packed with information. You will find each rose fully described and lots of articles and videos that will help answer all your questions. Our call center staff have decades of experience and are just a phone call away.

Jackson & Perkins is here to help you in every way on your rose-growing journey.  There is no other plant in the garden that comes in more colors, fragrances, shapes, or forms, or performs as many functions than roses do.


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