These black roses, known as "Karagul" in Turkish and thornier than others, can only grow in the town of Halfeti with soil that has distinctive features including a special PH level.
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The western province of Isparta, known as Turkey’s “rose garden”, currently dominates the industry. The unique colour cannot be preserved elsewhere, experts say.
To the naked eye, the delicate velvet roses in southeastern Turkey appear black and overwhelm the senses with their irresistible sweet smell.
The rosebuds are just as dark, and when fully developed, the flower takes on the color of an intensely rich red wine.
These black roses, known as karagul in Turkish and thornier than others, can only grow in the town of Halfeti in Sanliurfa Province with soil that has distinctive features including a special PH level.
The unique color cannot be preserved elsewhere, experts say.
Now Halfeti’s residents want to transform the rose into a brand, since Turkey’s rose sector is