Description and characteristics of roses of the Black Magic variety, planting and care

Among the popular hybrid varieties of roses, Black Magic stands out due to the dark red (almost black) color of the flowers. Despite the fact that this plant was originally bred for cutting (sale), gardeners often grow the crop to decorate their home area. In addition to the original color of the petals, the Black Magic rose attracts with its long flowering, which lasts 4 months.

How was the Black Magic variety developed?

Gardeners owe the appearance of the variety to German breeders who developed Black Magic at the end of the last century. The researchers pursued the goal of creating a rose with the darkest petals possible. Moreover, the breeders intended to develop a flower suitable for cutting. But because of the original color of the petals, the Black Magic rose began to be grown to decorate private areas.

Pros and cons: is it worth planting on the site?

Among the advantages of Black Magic, gardeners highlight the following:

• frost resistance;
• resistance to prolonged drought;
• long flowering period;
• attractive appearance;
• resistance to common diseases.

Black magic is able to maintain a decorative appearance under unfavorable growing conditions.

This variety has disadvantages characteristic of many hybrid tea varieties of roses. In particular, flowers have increased requirements for care and can quickly lose their presentation when given plenty of moisture.

Description of culture

Hybrid tea rose is characterized by long flowering (up to four months) and long stems. The plant is grown both for sale and for decorating garden and country landscapes.

Features of rose flowering

In addition to the long flowering period starting in July, Black Magic attracts gardeners with the following features:

• a flower with dark (almost black) petals, the color of which changes depending on the viewing angle;
• several flowers are formed on one shoot, which form inflorescences of four buds;
• the diameter of one flower reaches 10-14 centimeters;
• one flower consists of 35-50 petals with a velvet surface.

Rose Black Magic emits a subtle scent. Closer to autumn, the flower petals darken, acquiring a dark burgundy color.

External parameters of the bush

Rose Black Magic grows up to two meters in height. The bushes, as they develop, acquire a decorative appearance, formed by dense, leathery leaves of a bright green color and with a glossy surface. There are thorns on the branches, but the number of such growths, in comparison with other varieties of roses, is moderate.

Advantages of use in landscape design

Black magic is grown in garden plots, both in the form of individual bushes and together with other flowers. This rose is recommended to be planted next to aquilegia, monarda or foxglove. As with other similar plants, Black magic is often used to form hedges.

Regardless of the chosen growing method, the rose attracts attention and stands out from other growing crops.

Necessary conditions for cultivation

The rose is a demanding plant that can thrive provided the right conditions are provided. Black Magic has similar features.

Choosing a place

Rose does not tolerate strong winds. Therefore, it is recommended to plant the plant in areas protected from drafts. The Black Magic bush is distinguished by spreading and long shoots, which imposes certain requirements on the growing area.In order for the flower to develop normally, the plant must be planted at a distance of 90-100 centimeters from neighboring crops, including roses.

Illumination of the area

When choosing a location, it is necessary to take into account that the plant grows exclusively in well-lit areas. Due to the lack of sunlight, small flowers appear on the shoots, and the crop gets sick more often.

Temperature

Unlike other hybrid tea varieties, the Black Magic rose is able to withstand prolonged droughts and temperature changes. Thanks to these properties, the plant is grown in both cool and hot climates. However, before the onset of frost, the bushes must be pruned and covered.

Humidity and drafts

Due to strong winds and high humidity, the plant often gets sick and dies. It is recommended to grow flowers in places protected from drafts, while providing moderate watering.

Optimal soil composition

Rose Black Magic grows well in loose and slightly acidic soil. Before planting a flower, it is recommended to add a mixture of humus, sand and compost to the soil. But even if these requirements are met, gardeners additionally fertilize the soil by adding wood ash, raised soil from the site and complex compositions for roses into the hole prepared for plants.

Landing technology

Due to its tall shoots and ability to tolerate unfavorable conditions, the Black Magic rose is recommended to be planted in open ground. However, if gardeners plan to use the flowers for sale, the plant can also be grown in greenhouses.

Deadlines

The optimal time for planting roses is spring. It is recommended to prepare the site for the plant after the temperature has reached above zero during the night.Young shoots have a weak root system that does not tolerate frost. In this regard, in central Russia, roses are planted in plots at the end of April or at the beginning of May.

It is impossible to plant a flower in open ground in the fall. The plant does not have time to take root sufficiently before the onset of cold weather.

Step-by-step process of planting a bush

Planting a rose is not difficult and requires the following steps:

1. In a suitable place on the site, a hole is dug with a depth and width of 50 centimeters.
2. A nutrient substrate consisting of wood ash, high soil and fertilizer for roses is poured into the bottom of the pit.
3. The rose seedling is placed in the center of the hole, the roots are evenly straightened.
4. The seedling is covered with soil so that the root collar remains above the surface of the ground.

After planting, the soil around the bush must be compacted, moistened and mulched.

Nuances of plant care

Despite the fact that Black Magic is considered an unpretentious rose, the plant requires regular care. To do this, watering is carried out at certain intervals and fertilizing is applied to the bush.

How often to water a rose?

The frequency of watering depends on the current climate conditions. Rose does not like excessive waterlogging. To avoid the development of fungal diseases, gardeners recommend periodically skipping days of watering, since the crop tolerates short-term drought well. To moisturize, use warm and settled water. After each watering, it is necessary to loosen the soil near the bush.

Weeding and soil care

Rose Black Magic does not tolerate being near weeds. It is recommended to remove extraneous plants from the garden bed after watering. Weeds are easily removed from dry soil.

What to feed?

Provided the planting rules are followed and the necessary fertilizing is applied, the plant is not fertilized in the first season. Starting from the second year, gardeners adhere to the following rules:

1. After the snow melts, in the spring, an infusion of mullein or chicken droppings (1 liter per bucket of water) is applied under the bush.
2. During the period of bud formation, the plant is fed twice a month with complex fertilizers for roses.
3. In mid-July, mullein infusion is reapplied under the bush, to which complex fertilizers are added.

In autumn the plant is not fed. This is explained by the fact that after applying fertilizers, shoot growth increases. Also in the spring, gardeners spray the bushes with a spray bottle using solutions of superphosphate or Humate.

Trimming

In the first year, it is recommended to cut off the buds that appear. In subsequent years, it is necessary to remove dead flowers. This approach will ensure the development of a powerful root system, thanks to which the rose will bloom for several seasons.

Sheltering roses for the winter

In autumn, before the onset of cold weather, the lower leaves are removed from the bush. Then the soil around the plant is hilled up to form a ridge 40 centimeters high. After this, fresh and damaged shoots are removed, and the bush bends to the ground. At the first frost, you need to install a wooden frame over the plant and cover the flower with plastic wrap.

Susceptibility to parasites

Black magic is susceptible to diseases and pests common to such a culture. More often, leaf rollers, spider mites or aphids are found on bushes.

leaf roller

The leaf roller is a small caterpillar that can destroy shrubs. To combat the pest, the drug Iskra is used.

Aphid

Aphids cause leaves to curl and die over time.It is recommended to combat this pest with Iskra, Karbofos or Fitoverm.

Spider mite

The presence of a mite is indicated by a thin web that the insect forms on inconspicuous parts of the bush. When a pest appears, it is recommended to treat the plant with Fitoverm or Agrovertin.

Basic mistakes when growing

Problems with Black Magic arise mainly due to non-compliance with the rules of planting and growing.

Loose rooting

When planting a plant, it is necessary to compact the soil around the bush. If the gardener neglects this requirement, then when there are gusts of wind, the bush will begin to sway, causing damage to the root system.

Illiterate feeding

It is recommended to feed the crop during planting and three times a season, adding mullein infusion and complex fertilizers. Moreover, if you use nitrogenous compounds during the formation of buds, this will lead to active growth of young shoots and a decrease in the number of flowers on the bushes. And due to a deficiency of magnesium and calcium, roses become smaller.

Overmoistening

Due to waterlogging, fungal diseases develop and roots rot. To avoid this, it is recommended to plant the flower at higher elevations and periodically skip watering days.

Planting in the shade

Due to lack of sunlight, the plant does not develop, and buds do not form on the shoots. It is recommended to plant the flower away from fences, fruit trees and houses.