Rose Black Baccarat: description and characteristics of the variety, planting and care rules

Today, there are quite a few roses that can boast a rich black color of the petals. Breeders from all over the world worked to create flowers with the darkest color, and only in 2004 did the Black Baccarat rose variety see the light. With an unusual and mesmerizing shade, this hybrid tea variety is able to brighten up any garden.

Description and characteristics of the variety Black Baccarat

Rosa Black Baccarat belongs to large-flowered varieties, reaches about 10 centimeters in diameter, cup-shaped, dense and densely double.The petals are pointed and angular, with a dark green color with a sheen, glossy. The variety has a small number of thorns, which makes it easy to care for the bush. The shrub grows up to 80-100 centimeters. Blooming buds have the correct goblet shape

According to the description of the Black Baccarat rose, the color of the flowers is dark ruby, the aroma is light and barely perceptible. The variety begins to bloom in July, and until mid-autumn pleases with a beautiful view.

Advantages and some disadvantages of the rose

Bred hybrid Black Baccarat has a number of positive characteristics, for which he received the calling of gardeners from all over the world. Among the advantages of this variety, the following should be highlighted:

• rose blooms repeatedly throughout the season;
• the variety is distinguished by the correct shape of the buds, as well as the unusual color of the flowers;
• lack of spikes;
• disease and insect resistance;
• used for cutting;
• cut flowers keep at room temperature for at least two weeks.

It is worth noting that this variety has practically no flaws. Among the possible disadvantages are only intolerance to direct sunlight and average resistance to low temperatures, and therefore the shrub does not tolerate wintering. Therefore, the plant must be covered for the winter. Also, the saturation and color of flowers directly depend on the degree of soil acidity.

Subtleties of growing crops

Growing a rare and unusual rose is not easy. When planting, it is necessary to take into account a number of features and key requirements for the landing site, the timing of disembarkation and the choice of planting material. The rose is grown exclusively in open soil.

Drop site and required soil requirements

The best option for a Black Baccarat rose will be an area with diffused sunlight, as well as soil with high acidity. Under this condition, even in hot weather and bright sun, blossoming flowers will not fade. The hybrid variety does not tolerate direct sunlight, as the flowers can get burned. It is recommended to plant a bush next to a tall plant that will cast a shadow and protect the rose from the scorching sun.

When to plant a flower

It is recommended to plant a shrub in early autumn - so it will have time to acclimatize, take root and adapt before the onset of cold weather. If the winters are too cold in the region, then the planting dates are postponed to spring. It is worth recalling that the time of planting directly affects the beginning of the flowering of the rose. A crop planted in autumn will bloom earlier than one planted in spring.

Selecting planting material

When choosing planting material, all attention must be paid to the root system. A he althy seedling should not have rotten or damaged roots. Preference should be given to one- or two-year-old seedlings, which have at least two lignified stems with dormant buds. Flowers and leaves on seedlings should be trimmed. Before planting a shrub, it is recommended to soak the root in a solution of potassium permanganate to disinfect and prevent disease.

Boarding process

The soil at the planting site needs to be dug up, and then dig a hole about 30-40 centimeters deep. Next, a special drainage layer is laid out at the bottom of the recess. Then you need to place a shrub and sprinkle the roots with earth so that the root collar is two centimeters below the soil surface.

It is also extremely important to ensure that the roots of the plant look down and do not break.

Wood ash is not required when planting. Two weeks after planting, young roots should appear.

Plant care

After planting, the Black Baccarat rose requires careful care and increased attention. The "Black Queen" of flowers is grown a little differently than other similar varieties.

Irrigation

Black Baccarat flower will need timely and moderate watering. To do this, use carefully settled water at room temperature. Cold water will become a strong stress for the plant. According to the description, if you pour water on the above-ground part, a fungus can develop. After watering, the soil must be loosened.

Feeding

The first top dressing is carried out in early spring - immediately after the removal of the winter cover. The soil is mulched and wood chips or sawdust are added to slow down the growth of weeds.Also at this stage fertilizer mixtures with nitrogen are used. The second time top dressing is applied during the active growth of shoots, nutrient mixtures with microelements are used. Immediately before wintering, fertilizers with potassium are applied.

Cutting

Pruning should be done twice - in autumn and spring. This is required to form the shrub and stimulate growth. Immediately after wintering, damaged and dried stems are cut off. The stems are cut with pruners at an angle of up to three buds. In autumn, immediately after the end of flowering, all faded shoots are cut off from the shrub, and the rest must be shortened to 30 centimeters.

Winter shelters

Black Baccarat rose flowers must be prepared for the cold period before the first frost. Before you cover the plant for the winter, you will need to remove all the foliage, which is located at the base of the branches.Then each bush is covered with soil with humus, which will warm the root system. Next, a wire frame is made above the bush and covered with several layers of protective material not made of fabric (or a padded jacket).

Shelter must be made before the temperature drops below zero. The bottom of the shrub should not be completely sealed - it can only be fixed in severe frosts.

Diseases and pests of crops

Although the rose is resistant to various diseases, black spot, powdery mildew and rust are not excluded. The risk of disease increases with excessive soil moisture, for example, if the summer was too rainy. To prevent this from happening, it is recommended to treat the shrub with copper sulphate or Bordeaux mixture at the beginning of spring. Also, insects can cause significant damage to the rose: cicada, green aphid and thrips. Pest control is the use of insecticides.

Rose breeding

It is worth noting that the reproduction of this variety of roses by dividing the bush is undesirable. This process can only be carried out with five-year-old plants - they need to be divided in half. However, such manipulation will stop the growth of the shrub and its flowering.

The best option for Black Baccarat roses will be cuttings, as it does not cause significant damage to the bush. The cuttings are cut 15 centimeters at an angle of 45 degrees, under the kidney. The cut part should be placed in moist soil and covered with a plastic bottle or glass container. It will be possible to plant in the garden next spring.

Application in landscape design decoration

Rose Black Baccarat is able to decorate every corner of the garden. Given its shade-loving nature, it can be planted in places that are not suitable for other plants. The shrub goes well enough with rich red roses and creates a unique contrast with white roses.The hybrid tea rose is actively used to form spectacular landscape compositions - as single or group plantings.

Another attractive design option is the combination of a burgundy rose with low-growing perennials that have pastel shades.

However, if you plant a shrub without impurities of other flowers, you can admire the unique shade of the Black Baccarat rose. This variety is beneficial to decorate the veranda. Shrubs can be planted in containers or pots, but it is not recommended to keep them in the house.

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