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Varieties of black roses are not too numerous, but are of great interest to gardeners. Before purchasing a plant, you should familiarize yourself with the characteristics of the group and study popular options.
Are there black roses?
Some varieties of roses are called black, but this is not entirely true. The petals of the plant do not produce anthocyanins, which are responsible for charcoal, blue, violet and blue shades. The buds that human vision perceives as black are actually dark red.
When interacting with sunlight, pigment substances give such flowers a very deep color. Conventionally, the shade can be called black. But if you look more closely, burgundy and purple tones will always be noticeable.
Breeding history
Black roses, which are actually dark purple, burgundy or deep red, have been developed through selective breeding. Первый известный сорт Ниггер Бой (Nigger Boy) появился в Австралии в 1930-х годах. When they bloomed, the petals were almost charcoal, then gradually became dark burgundy. A few years later, the rose variety Nigrette was obtained in Germany.Both species did not gain much popularity among gardeners, since they looked rather inexpressive in the landscape and also had disadvantages - they quickly burned in the sun and faded.
As a result of subsequent work, breeders still managed to develop a number of quite attractive varieties with good quality characteristics. Modern black and red roses do not fade under the bright sun and have an interesting velvety petal structure.
Varieties of black roses with photos and names
There are not many hardy and beautiful varieties of black roses. Several types of French, German and Japanese selection are in demand among summer residents.
Black Baccarat
The hybrid tea French variety Black Baccara blooms for about four months - from early June to mid-autumn. Reaches 90 cm above the ground, has large green leaves with a reddish tint. The surface of the plates is leathery and glossy. There are thorns on the shoots, but there are relatively few of them.
Rose Black Baccarat blooms with goblet-shaped dark red buds that appear completely black in the light. The petals of the flowers are velvety, slightly shimmering with garnet tones. The buds are terry in structure, large, reaching 12 cm in diameter.
The Black Baccara variety is popular not only due to its beautiful flowering. The advantages of the species include a pleasant and light fresh aroma, as well as good immunity to fungal diseases.
Rose Black Baccarat spreads up to 70 cm in diameter
Black lady
Rose Black Lady was obtained by German breeders. The buds of the variety are terry, rich black and red in color.The flowers reach 12 cm in diameter, each of them consists of 17-25 petals. One stem can have up to three buds. During the flowering period, the variety emits a very strong aroma.
Black Lady is highly resistant to spotting and powdery mildew, and is not afraid of bright sun and rain. It can winter at temperatures around -25 °C with good shelter. It blooms twice during the season - in June and closer to mid-summer.
Rose Black Lady grows up to 1.2 m above ground
Black Pearl
A very beautiful variety, Black Pearl, grows up to 1.2 m above the ground. Bears one conical bud per stem. The flowers are large, dark red, almost black, and bloom very slowly. The variety forms a tall but compact bush, does not fade in the sun and does not suffer from prolonged rains.
Black pearl rose buds reach 11 cm in diameter
With numerous advantages, the Black Pearl variety requires careful care when grown in the garden. The rose's immunity to fungi is quite poor. The variety is heat-loving and can only winter at temperatures down to -23 °C. During flowering it emits a pleasant but weak aroma.
Barcarolle
The famous rose variety Barkarole was bred by German breeders. Reaches 1 m above the ground and spreads up to 80 cm wide; the dimensions of the bush depend on the climate - in warm regions the plant is always taller.
In early June, Barcarolle bears charcoal buds, which then bloom into rich red flowers. The variety is considered one of the darkest in existence. Goblet-shaped buds with elongated petals exude a medium-strong aroma. There is one flower on each stem; the variety is often used for cutting.The rose is resistant to spotting, but in wet weather it can be affected by powdery mildew.
Despite being thermophilic, the Barcarolle rose blooms better in cool weather
The main disadvantage of the Barcarolle variety is considered to be its unsightly silhouette - the bushes are difficult to shape. For this reason, roses are rarely planted in flower beds and mixborders.
Black Beauty
The hybrid tea rose Black Beauty is tall and reaches 1.2 m above the ground surface. At the beginning of summer it blooms with densely double buds of a classic shape with velvety petals. The color of the rose is dark red, in certain lighting it appears almost jet black. The buds are quite large, up to 11 cm wide. During the decorative period, the variety emits a rich, sweet aroma.
Rose Black Beauty does not tolerate cold well and requires careful shelter for the winter.
A beautiful rose is often affected by fungal diseases, so you need to care for it very carefully. Flowering rates also deteriorate during periods of heavy rain.
Black magic
The German variety Black Magic is distinguished by good disease resistance and can easily withstand cold weather. It has erect shoots up to 1 m high with sparse thorns. The leaves are bronze at first, then acquire a green tint and a glossy sheen.
In mid-summer, the variety bears conical buds that slowly turn into double flowers. At first, the rose's petals are dark burgundy, then gradually acquire a red tint, but under certain conditions they still appear jet black. The aroma of the variety is light and unobtrusive, but pleasant. The diameter of the buds is 12-14 cm.
Rose bloom Black magic lasts from July to September
Black Prince
The English rose Black Prince can reach 1.5 m in height with good care. The bushes spread up to 90 cm in width, the shoots are covered with large but sparse thorns. The leaves of the rose are dark green or slightly purple.
The buds of the Black Prince are dark red or deep purple with charcoal tones and a velvety shimmer. Each flower is formed by 40-45 petals. The buds reach 9 cm in diameter.
During flowering, the Black Prince emits an interesting wine aroma
Black is beautiful
A variety of French origin, Black Beautiful, belongs to the medium-sized varieties of roses. It is a fairly compact bush, not particularly lush. At the beginning of summer it bears double buds of deep red color, which look jet black in bright light.
The Black beautiful variety is resistant to fading under the sun's rays
Black tea
The Black Tea variety was obtained by breeder K. Okamoto in 1973. The buds of the rose are scarlet in color with a grayish-brown tint. As the flowers bloom, they change tone - at first they are more coral, then they become rich coffee. The leaves are green, medium in size, with a glossy surface, the shoots are covered with thorns.
The buds of the Black Tea variety reach 12 cm in diameter. The rose itself grows up to 1.5 m, shows high resistance to rain and fungal spotting, but can suffer from powdery mildew. When flowering, it emits a rather strong odor and blooms twice a season.
Black Tea rose bushes spread up to 1.5 m in diameter
Black Madonna
The popular variety Black Madonna grows on average up to 1.5 m above the ground, while spreading up to 1.2 m in width.Forms a powerful bush with dark green shiny leaves, shoots branch well. At the beginning of summer, one large bud up to 12 cm in diameter appears on each stem.
The flowers of the Black Madonna are densely double, dark red, almost charcoal. The surface of the petals is velvety, the shade does not fade in the sun and does not fade in the shade. The variety looks good cut and can stand in a vase with water for a week.
Black Madonna does not tolerate cold well, so it is grown mainly in the southern regions. Roses are rarely affected by spotting, but require protection from powdery mildew.
Black Madonna is not damaged by rain and does not weaken flowering in wet weather
Application in landscape design
Black and red roses are widely used in decorating summer cottages. Most often they are used:
- for planting in flowerbeds and mixborders located in well-lit areas;
Red and black rose contrasts well with bright lawn greens
- for the formation of hedges;
Black and red roses look good against the background of stone buildings and fences
- for decorating the space around gazebos and garden benches.
Black and red rose adds austerity to the surrounding space
In the landscape, roses are recommended to be used to create a bright accent. At the same time, bushes can be planted either singly or together with other perennials. Good neighbors for the crop are foxglove and aquilegia, daylilies and delphiniums, and monardas. Dark roses look spectacular next to spirea, hawthorn, Japanese quince and broom.
When choosing shades, it is recommended to combine the plant with golden-orange, bright red and white perennials.Black and deep burgundy roses look good when planted together, although such a flower garden may seem too dull. The height of the plants is selected individually. You can plant bushes both in the foreground of the composition against the backdrop of tall neighbors, and behind miniature perennials.
Most black-red pink varieties are not only grown on site, but also used for cutting. Some varieties last in water for about a week, others remain fresh and attractive for up to half a month.
Conclusion
Black rose varieties are black roses in name only, as the petals are actually deep red or burgundy. But under certain conditions, the buds seem almost charcoal. Dark varieties look very unusual and are popular with gardeners.
