Sugar Black Rose strain guide
Sugar Black Rose is an indica-leaning hybrid from the Spanish seed company Delicious Seeds, made by crossing Critical Mass with Black Domina. People know it for a sweet, floral smell over an earthy, hashy base and a calm, heavy feel. It also goes by Black Sugar Rose, and some people shorten it to Black Rose.
Where does Sugar Black Rose come from?
Delicious Seeds bred Sugar Black Rose by crossing Critical Mass with a Black Domina mother the company says it has kept since 1998. The breeder calls it one of the best examples of the Domina side of its family, and it has since been used to make other strains, including Sugar Candy and 11 Roses.
Both parents bring old-school indica genetics. Critical Mass is known for big, heavy buds, and Black Domina for its dark, hashy character. Sugar Black Rose is often confused with Black Sugar and Sweet Black Rose, which are separate strains.
What does Sugar Black Rose smell and taste like?
The smell is pungent and earthy, with a musky note people often compare to old-fashioned hash. Above that sits something sweeter: the breeder describes ripe fruit and citrus, and many people pick up fresh flowers, which fits the rose in the name.
Published terpene results put caryophyllene first, followed by myrcene and linalool. Caryophyllene gives the peppery bite, myrcene the earthy base and linalool the soft floral side. The flavour is usually sweet and flowery, with a touch of grape and skunk on the finish.
Sugar Black Rose effects: what people report
Most people describe Sugar Black Rose as calming. Relaxed, sleepy and happy come up most often, and the breeder itself calls the effect quick and long-lasting. Some reviewers mention a giggly, upbeat start before it settles into a heavier body feel, which is why many save it for later in the day.
These are experiences people report, not promises. How it feels depends on the product, how much you have and your own tolerance. Dry mouth and dry eyes are the usual complaints, and some people mention feeling dizzy.
How strong is Sugar Black Rose?
Sugar Black Rose is usually a high-THC strain, though the numbers vary a lot. Grow reports and listings mostly land between about 20% and 25%, one listing gives 29%, and some reviewers mention batches closer to 18%. CBD is usually very low.
Start small if it's new to you, and give it time before having more. The THC on your label matters more than any range you read online, and our guide to reading cannabis labels explains what the numbers mean.
Buying Sugar Black Rose in Canada
Check the name carefully. Black Sugar, Sweet Black Rose and plain Black Rose can all show up on menus, and they aren't always the same plant.
You're most likely to find it as dried flower or pre-rolls. Look at the THC and CBD numbers and the packaging date on the label, since fresher flower holds more of that sweet, floral smell.
Sugar Black Rose vs Black Domina
Black Domina is one of Sugar Black Rose's parents, and the two share a dark, earthy, spicy base. The difference is in the top notes: Black Domina is mostly pepper, earth and wood, while Sugar Black Rose adds a sweet, floral and fruity layer from the cross with Critical Mass. Both are known as calm, heavy indica strains. If you like a classic spicy, earthy smell, try Black Domina. If you want the same weight with more sweetness, try Sugar Black Rose.
Strains like Sugar Black Rose
If you like Sugar Black Rose, these are the closest matches:
- Black Domina: one of its parents, with the same dark, earthy base and a calm reputation.
- Critical Mass: the other parent, known for heavy buds and a sweet, earthy smell.
- Hash Plant: part of Black Domina's family tree, with a similar old-school hash character.
