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Flowers are the best decoration for a personal plot and urban area. When arranging a flower bed, many florists give preference to luxurious roses. Exotic varieties are especially popular among landscape designers and amateur gardeners. Rose Black Baccarat consistently occupies high positions in the ranking of ornamental crops.
By the time they open, the black buds of the Black Baccarat rose acquire a noble shade of burgundy.
Origin story
According to experts, Black Baccara is the blackest rose of all existing ones. The tea hybrid was bred in 2004 by French breeders of the famous “House of Meilhan” based on the Carte Noire and Celica varieties. Flower culture is included in the category of premium species. Even in the photo it is noticeable that the Black Baccarat rose has remarkable decorative qualities: the tall bud of a classic shape has an unusual noir coloring.
The rich burgundy color of the petals of the Black Baccara variety looks like velvety black from the outside
Description of the Black Baccarat rose with photo
The hybrid tea variety Black Baccarat has erect stems up to 1 m high with a small number of thorns. The diameter of the bush is approximately 70 cm. The dense, glossy leaves of the Black Baccara rose are painted in a bright green color with a noticeable reddish tint.
The main advantage of the variety is its luxurious velvet buds. Photos and descriptions of the black Baccarat rose allow you to make sure that the flower is perfect. A large bud with pointed petals resembles the shape of an exquisite glass. A blooming double flower with a diameter of 7-12 cm consists of 45 petals. The saturation of the color depends on the stage of development of the bud and the ambient temperature. Unopened rose flowers appear black; in the summer heat the petals become dark red, and with the arrival of autumn they become noticeably darker.
Advantages and disadvantages
The Black Baccara rose variety is distinguished by its high decorative qualities and subtle pleasant aroma.
Black Baccarat cut flowers retain their shape and freshness for a long time
Pros:
- good resistance to cold (withstands frosts down to -8 0WITH);
- tolerates heavy rains without losing the shape of the buds;
- the ability to re-bloom is noted;
- has a fairly high immunity to infectious agents;
- has a small number of spines;
- Universally used in landscape design and floristry.
Minuses:
- changes the color of flowers when exposed to direct sunlight;
- sometimes defective buds form on young seedlings.
Planting and caring for the Black Baccara rose
Black Baccara rose seedlings are best purchased from gardening nurseries or specialized centers. Buying planting material from an unfamiliar seller can lead to disappointment: instead of flowers of the declared unique color, you often get another, more common variety.
One- and two-year-old Black Baccara rose seedlings are suitable for planting on the site. It is important that the shoots of young plants are elastic, green in color, and that the root system is well developed and not damaged.
It is better to plant roses in a temperate climate in the spring, in the southern regions - in the fall. Work must be planned for September-October so that the bushes have time to take root before the onset of cold weather. In spring, roses are planted when the soil is well warmed up.
When choosing a site for a rose garden, it is important that the plants are not exposed to bright sunlight at midday. In the shaded area, the color of the buds will be more saturated, and the texture of the petals will be velvety.
The place for planting Black Baccara roses is prepared in advance. Preliminary work includes a number of sequential operations, which include:
- clearing the area of debris and grass;
- digging and fertilizing the soil;
- pruning roots and shoots;
- placing the seedling in water with potassium permanganate for 3-4 hours.
Rose planting is organized in accordance with a certain algorithm. In order for the crop to take root well, agricultural technicians recommend strictly following the rules:
- Dig a hole with a depth and a diameter of 40 cm. At the bottom of the hole, form a drainage layer of expanded clay, small stones, and clay shards.
- Add substrate. Place the seedling in the middle of the hole, carefully straightening the roots.
- Cover the plantings with soil, lightly tamping the soil. Water the bushes generously with water.
When planting, you must ensure that the roots of the seedling are directed with their ends down. To obtain a more noir shade, experienced gardeners recommend increasing the acidity of the soil.
Caring for Black Baccara plantings is the same as for other varieties of roses. Agricultural technology includes:
- watering in the morning or evening with settled water;
- loosening and mulching the root zone with sawdust;
- fertilizing in the spring with nitrogen fertilizers, in mid-summer - with complexes, in September - with potassium compounds;
- sanitary-hygienic and formative pruning.
In mid- or late autumn (depending on the region), the crop is prepared for wintering. You can cover the rose garden when stable low temperatures are established. Otherwise, there is a threat of developing the greenhouse effect, and, consequently, infection of the plant. Rose Black Baccarat tolerates temperatures of -8-10 without loss 0WITH.
With the arrival of frost, fallen leaves and remaining mulch are removed from the flower garden. The root system is protected with a thick layer of sawdust or humus, the shoots are bent and carefully covered with agricultural material.
The need to water a black rose is determined by the degree of dryness of the top layer of soil
Reproduction methods
The best period for growing Black Baccarat roses is the end of June. In warm weather, the shoots become juicy and have time to ripen. The most accessible way is to propagate ornamental crops with seedlings.If you have some experience, you can grow Black Baccarat rose from seeds or cuttings. In this case, sowing and rooting must be carried out in advance.
When propagating the Black Baccara rose by cuttings in mid-summer, shoots 15-20 cm long are cut and rooted in a container. For the winter, the containers are moved to the basement. With the onset of warmth, the sprouts are planted in a permanent place on the site.
Diseases and pests
The hybrid tea variety Black Baccara has good immunity. Diseases and damage by pests are observed when agricultural practices are violated or when weather conditions are unfavorable. Excessive watering and prolonged rainfall can lead to fungal infections. Most often, planting Black Baccarat roses suffers from the following diseases:
- black spot;
A microscopic fungus attacks the leaves and interferes with the development of the plant.
- powdery mildew.
Powdery mildew can destroy not only the infected bush, but also crops growing nearby
To prevent mycoses, rose bushes are treated with a solution of copper-containing preparations, for example, XOM. Insects pose a certain danger to the Black Baccarat variety:
- aphid;
If the spread is minor, aphids can be washed off rose bushes with a strong stream of water.
- rose thrips;
Thrips not only spoils flowers and leaves, but also weakens the plant’s immunity, making it vulnerable to fungal diseases
- rose leafhopper;
The appearance of a leafhopper can be identified by changes in the structure of the leaves; to confirm the diagnosis, you should examine their back side
- spider mite
The main reason for the appearance of spider mites is dry, warm air.
Insecticides are used to control pests. To prevent damage to plants by insects, preventive treatment is carried out with folk remedies - infusion of onion peels, tobacco, garlic.
Application in landscape design
This beautiful plant looks impressive when planted alone. A formed tall rose bush in the center of the site or next to the house becomes a bright landscape accent.
If desired, next to Black Baccarat you can concentrate other varieties of roses with red or yellow flowers
The contrasting combination of elegant noir and dazzling white buds looks wonderful. Bushes are an advantageous backdrop for low-growing perennials. Flower lovers often mix an aristocratic black rose with simple irises, poppies, lupins, and daylilies.
Low Black Baccarat rose bushes in flowerpots look great on an open veranda or terrace
Conclusion
Rose Black Baccarat is a wonderful plant that, with good care, becomes a real decoration of a garden or an area intended for relaxation. Lush bushes, strewn with buds of unusual colors, fit perfectly into any landscape formation. A bouquet of black roses is an exquisite gift and a bright element of the interior.
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