Rose Black Magic

This amazing rose has not only a magical name, but a mesmerizing appearance. The petals have a velvety structure, and in the sun the dark color looks beautiful over the rich. Of course, this rose is not pure black. But the petals of this particular variety have a maroon, almost black, color. Rose Black Magic is a hybrid tea variety. First appeared in 1997 in Germany. This rose was specially created for cutting and for creating beautiful and unforgettable bouquets. But this rose gained real popularity in 2000, when it became the winner of one of the most popular and significant competitions.

Hybrid tea rose Black magic: variety description

Rose Black Magic: photo

The flowering of this variety begins in mid-summer. A large number of buds appear. Flowering ends in September-October. Distinctive properties of this variety:

• The Black Magic rose variety has 35-50 petals, a few thorns.
• It can bloom as a single bud or in the form of 4 inflorescences that grow on one branch. The inflorescence has a slightly elongated, goblet shape. Bud diameter - up to 12 cm.
• The petals have a velvety texture, from burgundy to almost black.
• In height, the bush can reach up to 1 m.

In addition to the amazing beauty of the flowers, the variety is distinguished by its dark green foliage, which shines very beautifully in the sun.

An interesting point is that when the temperature begins to drop, the leaves are able to acquire a darker shade, and the aroma of flowers becomes even stronger.

Although a rose of this variety was created for cutting, it is able to stand in a vase of water for a couple of weeks without losing its external properties. It is distinguished by its unpretentiousness to weather conditions and tolerates various diseases well.

When should you plant a rose?

Hybrid tea rose Black magic: bush photo

It is best to plant the rose in spring or fall. In autumn, you can plant those roses that are grown in mild climates with warm winters. Otherwise, during severe frost, the immature plant may die, because will not have time to completely take root in a new place.

If your goal in growing this variety is to cut it, then you can plant a rose in September, but only in a greenhouse. Next summer you can already create various bouquets with this beauty.

It is best to plant a rose in April or May. Then the likelihood of re-emergence of frosts disappears.

How to plant a black magic rose?

When choosing a place to plant a rose, you need to take into account that it loves good lighting and does not tolerate drafts. You need to plant a rose where the shadow from other bushes or trees will fall on the rose.

She may not receive her dose of sunlight. It is also important to keep in mind that as the bush grows, it will be not only tall, but also spreading. Therefore, do not need to be planted next to other plants.

When planting Black Magic rose seedlings, it is best to maintain a distance of 90 cm between different groups of plants. Do not forget that after you plant the rose, the soil needs to be moistened. Then you need to mulch it so that there is no evaporation of moisture.

Black magic prefers loose soil, which has a slightly acidic reaction. If this is not the case, then you will need to dig a hole with a diameter of 50 cm and a depth of 30 cm.Add kopmost, leaf humus and sand to the pit, or you can purchase a ready-made mixture at a garden store.

At 1/3, you will need to fill the hole with the mixture and then plant a rose in it, gently spreading the roots, then add earth and shed well. After that, it is not necessary to water the Black Magic rose bush for 7 days in order to avoid root rot.

Rose Black Magic: Care

Rose variety Black magic: photo

There are no special recommendations in caring for the Black Magic tea rose. The care is exactly the same as for many other roses. When it will be necessary, water the rose with warm water in the morning or evening.

How much and when to water you need to be guided by the amount of precipitation. Watering the rose must be strictly at the root. In order to avoid the appearance of various fungal diseases, it is important that water during irrigation cannot get on the foliage of the rose.

From time to time it will be necessary to loosen the soil and remove unnecessary weeds. If you add any fertilizer to the pit before planting, then you should not re-fertilize for 1 year after that.

In order for the crown and root system to be properly formed, do not let the rose bloom for 1 year. If you cut off the buds that have appeared, then all the force will be directed precisely to the crown and root system.

In the summer, in order to increase growth, it will be necessary to add cow humus, to which you will need to add mineral fertilizers. Already from 2 years of age, it will be necessary to carry out top dressing throughout the entire flowering time.

What problems can you face

A beautiful and healthy appearance depends on how correct the actions for caring for the rose will be. But it happens that summer residents can sometimes make some mistakes.

• The soil is not well compacted. With a strong gust of wind, the roots of the rose can be broken or damaged. After planting the rose, check if it sits snugly in the ground. Pull up and see if it comes out of the ground.
• You need to properly fertilize. With poor or insufficient feeding, the plant may develop poorly.
• With abundant watering, the root system may begin to rot. Therefore, you need to water in moderation, and make the soil loose.

Reproduction of a rose Black magic

There are two ways to propagate a rose:

• Dividing the bush

It must be produced in the spring, before the buds begin to bloom. To do this, you need to remove the bush from the ground and divide it into several parts so that each part has at least 2 shoots left.

If the roots are long, then they will need to be pruned and sprinkled with wood ash. A mixture of manure and clay will need to process the rhizomes. Then you can plant the bush in a separate, pre-prepared hole.

• Cutting method

In order to use this method, the rose must have cuttings that are up to 12 cm in length and 5 mm in diameter. They will need to be cut at a 45 degree angle. Also, the cuttings are placed in a special growth stimulator for a couple of days.

Then the rose can be planted in the ground and covered with plastic wrap to create a greenhouse effect.

Diseases and insects

The most common diseases characteristic of the Black Rose are:

• Mealy rose. The effect of a bloom of white color on the leaves is created. Most often appears in bad, rainy weather. To prevent the appearance of this insect, you need to use various preparations.
• Rust. The manifestation of this disease is small raised points of dark brown color. For the fight, you need to use various special drugs.

Also, when growing a rose, you can also encounter insects: rose-colored aphids, spider mites, and click beetles.

In order to protect the bush from rose-colored aphids, it is necessary to prepare a solution to which you will need to add kerosene (2 g) and 10 liters of water.

In order to prevent the appearance of a spider mite, it is necessary to spray with special preparations for 15-20 days.

Preparing the rose for the winter period

As soon as the weather starts to get colder, it is important to start preparing the rose for the winter season. To do this, you will need to remove all inflorescences and lower foliage. Then hilling to a height of about 40 cm.

When the air temperature is below zero, the entire bush will need to be covered with a film, leaving the lower edges of the plant slightly open. In September, it will be necessary to cut off all the tops of the growing shoots.

In the autumn, loosening and watering the rose is not worth it. Before the frost sets in, it will be necessary to cut off the immature shoots and tops of the stems, and then tilt the rose towards the ground.

Application for landscape design

Black magic is often used to create various design compositions. If you combine different varieties correctly, then you will get a beautiful color and idea of ​​the bouquet. The use of ornamental grass will serve as a good background for this beauty.

The rose of all attracted a lot of attention from summer residents. If you follow all the requirements for planting and caring for it, then it will delight you for a long time with its unusual appearance.