Characteristics and description of the Black Baccarat hybrid rose, planting and care
Today there are quite a few roses that boast rich black petals. Breeders from all over the world worked to create flowers with the darkest color, and only in 2004 the Black Baccarat rose variety saw the light. Thanks to its unusual and mesmerizing shade, this hybrid tea variety is able to decorate any garden.
Description and characteristics of the Black Baccarat variety
Rose Black Baccarat belongs to large-flowered varieties, reaches about 10 centimeters in diameter, cupped, dense and densely doubled. The petals are pointed and angular, with a dark green tint, 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 subtle. The variety begins to bloom in July, and until mid-autumn it pleases with a beautiful view.
Advantages and some disadvantages of roses
The developed hybrid Black Baccarat has a number of positive characteristics, for which he received the vocation of gardeners from all over the world. Among the advantages of this variety are the following:
- the rose blooms again 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 thorns;
- resistance to diseases and insects;
- used for cutting;
- cut flowers are stored at room temperature for at least two weeks.
It is worth noting that this variety has practically no drawbacks. Among the possible disadvantages are only intolerance to direct sunlight and average resistance to low temperatures, and therefore the shrub does not tolerate wintering well. Therefore, the plant must take cover for the winter. Also, the saturation and color of flowers directly depend on the degree of acidity of the soil.
The subtleties of growing a culture
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.
Landing site and necessary soil requirements
The best option for the Black Baccarat rose would be an area with diffused sunlight, as well as soil with high acidity.Under this condition, the blossoming flowers will not fade even in hot weather and bright sun. 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
The shrub is recommended to be planted in early autumn - so it will have time to acclimatize, take root and adapt before the onset of cold weather. If the region has too cold winters, then the planting dates are postponed to spring. It is worth recalling that the planting time directly affects the beginning of the flowering of the rose. A crop planted in autumn will bloom earlier than one that was planted in spring.
The choice of planting material
When choosing planting material, you must pay all attention to the root system. A healthy seedling should not have rotted or damaged roots. One- or two-year-old seedlings with at least two lignified stems with dormant buds should be preferred. Flowers and leaves for seedlings should be trimmed. Before planting a shrub, it is recommended to soak the root in a solution of potassium permanganate for disinfection and prevention of disease.
Planting process
You need to dig up the soil at the planting site, and then dig a hole about 30-40 centimeters deep. Next, a special drainage layer is laid on 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.
When planting, the addition of wood ash is not required. 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 somewhat differently than other similar varieties.
Watering
The Black Baccarat flower will require timely and moderate watering. To do this, use thoroughly settled water at room temperature. Cold water will be very stressful for the plant. According to the description, if water is poured onto the above-ground part, fungus can develop. After watering, the soil is necessarily loosened.
Top dressing
The first feeding is carried out in early spring - immediately after the removal of the winter cover. The soil is mulched and wood shavings or sawdust are added to slow down the growth of weeds. Also at this stage, fertilizer mixtures with nitrogen are used. The second time feeding is made during the active growth of shoots, nutrient mixtures with microelements are used. Fertilizers with potassium are applied immediately before wintering.
Pruning
Pruning should be done twice - in autumn and spring. This is required to form the shrub and stimulate growth. Damaged and dried stems are cut off immediately after wintering. The stems are cut with pruning shears at an angle of up to three buds. In the fall, immediately after the end of flowering, all faded shoots are cut from the shrub, and the rest must be shortened to 30 centimeters.
Winter shelters
The flowers of the Black Baccarat rose must be prepared for the cold season before the first frost. Before you cover the plant for the winter, you will need to remove all the foliage that is located at the base of the branches. Then each bush is covered with soil with humus, which will warm the root system. Further, a wire frame is made over the bush and covered with several layers of protective material not made of fabric (or a quilted jacket).
Shelter must be done before the temperature drops below zero. The bottom of the shrub should not be completely covered up - it can be fixed only in severe frosts.
Diseases and pests of culture
Although the rose is resistant to various diseases, lesions with 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 sulfate or Bordeaux liquid in early spring. Insects can also cause significant damage to the rose: cicada, green aphids and thrips. Pest control is the use of insecticides.
Reproduction of roses
It should be noted that the reproduction of this rose variety by dividing the bush is undesirable. This process can only be done with 5 year old plants - they need to be halved. However, such manipulation will stop the growth of the shrub and its flowering.
The best option for the Black Baccarat rose would be cuttings, since it does not cause significant damage to the bush. The cuttings are cut 15 centimeters at a 45-degree angle, under the kidney. The cut off part should be placed in moistened soil and covered with a plastic bottle or glass container. It will be possible to plant in the garden next spring.
Application in the decor of landscape design
Rose Black Baccarat can 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 deep red roses and creates a unique contrast with white roses. 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 admixtures of other flowers, you can admire the unique shade of the Black Baccarat rose. This variety is beneficial to decorate the veranda. Bushes can be planted in containers or pots, but it is not recommended to keep them in the house.
