Rose Black magic - what is this rare variety, description

Hybrid tea roses have always been popular among flower growers. One of the most striking varieties of this category of plants is the Black Magic rose, which is grown in America, Africa, Australia and Europe. The rose is often bred for commercial purposes, because this particular variety is intended for cutting and is resistant to transportation.

History and description

In 1997, thanks to the painstaking work of a team of German breeders, the world saw the Black Magic rose (translated as black magic). The thorny flower buds, painted in burgundy tones, appear black in daylight. After full blooming, the shade of the flowers changes. Among the black and red rims of flowers, dark crimson petals, located closer to the central part, look amazing. The black magic rose has medium-sized petals gracefully bent down.

Shrab Black Magic

Flowers, according to the description, are formed one by one. In some cases, a combination of four shades of petals may be observed. Black Magic is growing rapidly. Erect stems are abundantly covered with foliage. Young growth is colored, as a rule, in a bronze shade. The cup-shaped flowers consist of 50 petals with a velvety structure and an amazing delicate aroma. The shape of the buds is conical. Thanks to the shiny surface, green leaf plates look as expressive as possible. The spines are rather short.

Advantages and disadvantages

Among the main advantages of the Black Magic rose, it is worth highlighting:

• the ability to tolerate temperature extremes;
• resistance to sunlight;
• the ability of leaf plates and petals to maintain their shape even after cutting for a long time;
• persistent resistance to ailments and pests.

There are no drawbacks to the Black Magic rose.

Landing in open ground

Planting seedlings of flowers with thorns can be carried out in the spring and autumn months. However, on the territory of regions with a harsh climate, it is better to postpone planting work until spring, since the root system is unlikely to have time to take root well before the onset of frost.

Experts recommend planting seedlings at the end of April, when the threat of night frosts has passed. When choosing a place, you should give preference to well-lit areas that are reliably protected from drafts. It is unacceptable to plant a rose under trees.

Black Magic

Priming

Black Magic hybrid tea roses need a slightly acidic loose soil. A small amount of wood ash must be added to the ground.

To avoid mistakes when landing, you must adhere to the step-by-step guide:

1. In the selected area, a recess is dug, the diameter of which reaches 45-50 cm, and the depth is within 35 cm.
2. Leaf humus, compost, a small amount of sand and mineral fertilizer for roses are poured into the pit.
3. The Black Magik rose sapling is placed in the recess. The root system expands.
4. The pit is filled with soil mixture.
5. The soil around the bushes is carefully compacted.
6. 4-5 buckets of water are poured under each bush.after that, you can forget about watering for 5-7 days.

Plant care

The black magic rose does not need special care. The most important thing is on time:

• feed the bushes;
• loosen the soil;
• weed weeds;
• cut off bushes;
• moisten the soil;
• inspect bushes for diseases and pests.

When watering the plant, it is necessary to pour water from the bucket directly under the bushes. The leaf plates should not get wet, so as not to provoke the development of a fungal infection. It is advisable to moisten the soil in the evening hours after sunset. Watering the plants is required as the soil surface dries up.

Gorgeous bloom

Loosening of the soil is done carefully so as not to inadvertently damage the root system. The land around the green spaces is mulched with sawdust, which will prevent the growth of weeds and retain moisture in the soil for a long period of time.

Experts recommend that you systematically introduce top dressing, which helps to accelerate the growth of shoots. For this purpose, it is necessary to use fertilizers containing nitrogen. As buds appear, manure and bird droppings can be added to the soil. At the beginning of autumn, potash fertilizer is applied under the bushes.

Shrub pruning should be done during the summer months. Dry shoots are cut without regret along with unproductive shoots. When forming the bushes, the inner growth is cut out. It is very important to cut the flower stalks correctly. The trunks must be cut in such a way that 3-4 buds remain in the lower part. The last kidney should be facing outward.

Preparing for winter

In October, the bushes of the Black Magic hybrid tea rose should be spud. The hilling height should reach 35-40 cm. Before proceeding with the preparatory measures, it is necessary to cut off the drying foliage from the bush. The soil should be moistened and rinsed.

Fallen leaves are burned. The shoots are bent to the surface of the ground and fixed with wire. A film material is stretched over the structure. After that, you can pour a layer of needles or spruce branches. Rosa magic will perfectly endure winter frosts with such a shelter.

Bloom

Bushes with a high level of frost resistance bloom profusely. The diameter of the blossoming buds reaches 13-14 cm. You can admire the flowering for 20-25 days.

Often on the forums you can find the question, for what reason the black magic rose did not bloom. The reason for the lack of flowering can be:

• improper care of ornamental culture;
• non-compliance with the watering regime (black magic rose loves moderate moisture);
• lack of useful elements in the soil (you can use special fertilizers to replenish it).

Reproduction

To propagate a plant with thorns, you can use:

• by dividing the bush;
• by cuttings.

Before proceeding with reproduction, it is necessary to give the decorative culture the opportunity to gain strength and grow. To this end, it is advisable to cut the buds in the first year to prevent flowering.

Dividing the bush

It is necessary to deal with dividing the bush in the spring before bud break. Having dug a bush, a sharp shovel should cut the root system into 2-3 parts so that a couple of shoots remain on each of the parts.

Cuttings

Cutting is an equally popular method of propagating roses. The selected processes, the length of which is within 10-11 cm, are cut at an angle of 45 degrees. The cuttings are soaked for a couple of days in Heteroauxin.After that, the shoots are planted in containers filled with moistened soil. The container is covered with glass, which must be systematically removed for ventilation. After 14-21 days, the shoots should take root. After another couple of weeks, they can be planted in open ground.

Variety Black magic

Diseases and pests

Diseases of the type can harm the "Black Magic" rose:

• Powdery mildew, in which a bloom of white is formed on the foliage. Most often, the disease develops against the background of prolonged rains. To cope with the trouble, you can use Fundazol, Topaz, Forecast.
• Rust, as evidenced by the volumetric dots of a brown tint on the leaf plates of the beauty with thorns. You can effectively cope with the disease with the help of Oxyhom and Homa.

When planting Black Magic seedlings, it should be borne in mind that not only diseases can destroy flowers. At the beginning of the growing season, experienced florists note an unprecedented invasion of pests, namely:

• spider mite;
• rose aphid;
• click beetle;
• leaf rollers.

It is quite easy to grow a Black Magic rose. There are no difficulties in caring for flowers with thorns. By observing the recommendations for planting and further care, you can grow healthy bushes that will delight the gardener with abundant and lush flowering. The ideal combination is observed when planting the Magic rose with the Magic Rococo rose.