Even thought he name in itself has the word black, this is usually not purely a black form even though these flowers form an integral part of the black flowered roses. The shade it sports can be perfectly described as a deep blood red that has black undertones in it. Being velvety in texture, the redness is showcased in the form of a dark black aura. Big in blooms these typical black rose coined its name from its bud which initially is black to start with even though the color fades into a dark red eventually. Having a large vase life, one can even cut them at their bud form to preserves the dark color. Single stemmed and thick petaled, these flowers have a breathtaking smell and are often used for farewell