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Rose Black Magic (Black Magic) belongs to the elite hybrid tea varieties with dark bud color, as close as possible to black. A variety was created for cutting, suitable for forcing in greenhouses. The rose is grown in rose gardens and gardens all over the world. The varietal characteristics make it possible to cultivate Black Magic both in the South and in the temperate climate zone of Russia.
History of selection
On the basis of the German company Tantau, Hans Jürgen Evers created a new hybrid tea variety in 1995. I used roses with dark flowers Cora Marie and TANorelav as a basis. The variety, in terms of the color of its petals, turned out to be much darker than the species taken as a basis, so the originator named the rose Black Magic, which translated means black magic.
The crop was registered in 1997. The variety made its debut at an exhibition in Baden-Baden, where it received the Golden Rose award (2000). In 2001, the American company Jackcon & Perkins acquired the patent and became the sole copyright holder and distributor of Black Magic.
In 2011, Black Magic became an AARS (American Rose Society) winner.
Culture was awarded the title “Queen of the Show”.
Description of the Black Magic rose and characteristics
The variety was created for cutting - this is the most popular and widespread variety for commercial cultivation in European countries, as well as in America and Australia. In Russia, the Black Magic variety appeared in 2010 and entered the top 5 most popular hybrid tea roses in floristry and ornamental gardening.
Black Magic is a stress-resistant plant. The crop is not afraid of temperatures dropping to -25 0C and can survive for a long time without watering. Does not tolerate stagnation of water in the soil. High humidity negatively affects the decorative effect of flowers, they become soggy and the petals lose their elasticity. Only with a sufficient supply of ultraviolet light does the rose fully reveal its varietal coloring characteristics. In the shade, Black Magic forms smaller buds with a uniform dark red color. The petals do not fade in the sun, and no burns appear on the leaves.
During the season, Black Magic blooms 2 times. The first buds open at the end of June or at the beginning of July, it depends on the climate of the growing region. In the South, flowering begins earlier, and in the Central and Middle zones 7–10 days later. A month after the first wave blooms, the second, no less abundant, begins, which lasts until October.
External characteristics of the Black Magic rose:
- The bush is dense, compact, foliage is weak. Grows up to 1.2 m, width – 80 cm.
- The stems are erect, rigid, stable, do not droop, and end in one, rarely two or three buds. If the rose is grown for cutting, then the side flower stalks are removed.
- In spring, the stems are dark burgundy, by the time of flowering they become light green, bare at the bottom. The surface is smooth, the arrangement of spines is rare.
- The leaves are compound, consisting of three leaf blades, arranged alternately on short petioles.The surface is glossy with a matte tint. In spring the color is burgundy, in summer it is dark green, a reddish border may appear along the edge.
- The buds are conical, almost black in color, and up to 25 bloom on the bush per season.
- Goblet-shaped flower with a diameter of up to 15 cm. Petals up to 50 pcs. The lower ones are located horizontally, the edges are curved, forming sharp corners. The core is closed. The surface is velvety.
In a bouquet, Black Magic retains freshness for 10–14 days
The upper part of the petals is dark burgundy and looks black in the sun. Located in the middle, half-open, rich scarlet, with a darker shade along the edge. In the middle of the bud the petals are dark crimson.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
Black Magic is not a rare variety, but the rose is not easy to find. A seedling purchased from a dubious seller may not correspond in color to the varietal description. This factor is considered the main disadvantage of roses.
Advantages of Black Magic in comparison with other hybrid tea roses:
- duration of flowering;
- large flowers with a dark color;
- a large number of buds;
- the bush holds its shape and does not fall apart from the wind;
- grown for cutting and landscape design;
- good indicator of frost resistance;
- calmly reacts to moisture deficiency;
- does not fade in the sun;
- lasts a long time in a bouquet.
Reproduction methods
The rose provides valuable planting material for generative propagation. Seeds are sown in the ground or in a container to obtain seedlings.A year later, the seedlings are planted in separate containers and assigned to the site for the next season.
The variety can be propagated by layering. In spring, the perennial stem is fixed to the ground and covered with earth. The material will be ready for cutting in a year by autumn.
The most effective method of propagating Black Magic is cuttings. The material is taken from a perennial stem and placed in fertile soil. In the South, a cutting is planted in open ground and covered with a plastic bottle or a mini-greenhouse is made. In temperate climates, the cuttings are placed in a container and brought indoors for the winter.
Plant a rose in the ground at the age of two
It is better to purchase a seedling with the logo of the copyright holder. A plant grown independently does not guarantee that the flowers will be the desired color.
Growing and care
An area in an open place, protected from the north wind, without stagnant water, is allocated for the rose. The most important requirements for the soil are good aeration and a slightly acidic composition. If the soil is poor, then increase the frequency of fertilizing.
Black Magic is planted in the spring or at the end of the season, the choice of time for work depends on the weather in the region. Plant the rose in a hole with drainage and fertile organic-based substrate.
Deepen the root collar to at least 4 cm
Agricultural technology Black Magic:
- If there is no rain, in the spring they water at the rate of 15 liters for 10 days and during the budding of the second wave according to the same principle. There is enough rainfall in the main rose.
- After planting, the seedling is mulched with organic matter mixed with peat.
- If the soil is not covered, they remove weeds, constantly loosen them, and do not allow the top layer of soil to become compacted.
- They feed Black Magic for the second season after placement on the site. Nitrogen is used in the spring, superphosphate is added during flowering, and potassium is needed in the fall.Organic liquid rose fertilizer can be used regularly.
- Trim the rose in the fall (up to 35 cm), remove weak, old shoots, and thin out the bush. In spring, the stems are shortened to the four lower buds. In summer, faded flowers are removed.
Before frost, the rose is watered abundantly, hilled up, covered with compost with dry sawdust, ideally pine, and covered with agrofibre
Pests and diseases
Thanks to its stable immunity, Black Magic suffers from powdery mildew only in high humidity. It is advisable to transplant the rose to a dry area. If this is not possible, then in the fall the soil around the bush is dug up and the damaged part of the crown is removed. In the spring, they are treated with a copper-based product, and during the formation of green mass, they are sprayed with “Topaz” or “Skorom”.
Of the pests, aphids cause significant damage to roses. They use Fitoverm, Karbofos, Confidor. In autumn, the soil is treated with Iskra.
Application in landscape design
A variety with dark-colored flowers is grown in gardens and on personal plots. Rosa calmly reacts to air pollution within the city. It is grown in flower beds, and with the help of bushes they decorate public gardens and recreation areas. Black Magic is most often used in a single planting. In rose gardens they are placed next to white or cream varieties to emphasize the colorfulness of the color. The rose goes well with all flowering plants whose buds are not red. Black Magic is included in compositions with dwarf coniferous crops and ornamental low-growing shrubs.
Below are a few examples with photos of how you can use the Black Magic rose in landscape design.
Solo in the flowerbed to create a color accent
Decorating a recreation area in the style of wild nature
Garden zoning with linear planting
Decorating lawns in a residential neighborhood of the city
As a tapeworm in the flowerbed
Mixes with different varieties of roses and flowering plants near garden paths
Conclusion
Rose Black Magic is a breeding variety created in Germany. Its distributor is an American company. The hybrid tea variety is characterized by long repeated flowering. The rose is large-flowered, dark burgundy in color with a black tint along the edge. The crop is grown for cutting and landscape design.
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