Dancing in the Dark has intense deep blood red flowers ageing to almost black. The double blooms have lovely fluted petals that take on a velvety appearance. A vigorous growth habit, Dancing in the Dark flowers continually from spring all the way through to late autumn producing stems laden with bunches of bright unfading blooms.
Give your roses 1 to 2 inches of water each week -- in single watering session -- from early spring through fall. Increase the frequency to every three or four days in hot and dry weather.
Watering after fertilizing helps to move nutrients into the root zone. Start fertilizing in early spring and stop in late summer or fall: Make your first application about four to six weeks before growth begins in spring or, in areas where winters are cold, about the time you take off your winter protection.
Grow in well-drained, moderately fertile soil in a sheltered, sunny site. Protect in winter in cold areas.
For best results, cut back Roses in early spring after the last hard frost to 10" to 18". Remove all winter-injured or damaged wood. Never prune in the fall or winter, as this is the time roses are preparing for dormancy, and you do not want to create unnecessary growth.
The best temperature range for this plant is between 65-75˚f (18-24˚c). it will do well next to a window even during the winter, but don't let it be exposed to temperatures below zero.
