The best varieties of black roses

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Are natural black roses available? Roses with maroon petals are considered black. Nowadays, there are many specialized flower companies selling black roses. But most of these roses are simply tinted black. Breeders in special nurseries carry out work to breed natural maroon, almost black roses.

Black is considered the color of business style. Therefore, presenting a bouquet of black roses as a gift can provide you with an invaluable service.

Varieties of black roses - descriptions and features

Black beauties Black Baccara, Barkarole, Black Magic, Black Tea, Black Beaty, Schwartz Madonna are incomparable.

Rose CG Black Baccara

Rose CG Black Baccara

The fabulously beautiful Black Baccarat rose was bred in 2004 by the French breeding Meiland. This is a rose of incredible color and shape. The color is extremely close to black.

The black color is clearly expressed in the buds. Velvety flowers of maroon tide delight the eye in the warm season. But a rose grown in a hot period of time on soil with high acidity will be black. And with the arrival of the autumn cold, they become a bright black hue.

Small double flowers, the diameter of which is 9-10 cm, cup-shaped and sharpened at the tips of the petals. They have a subtle aroma. The green leaves have a slightly noticeable red tint. The bush reaches 80 cm in height. They have very few thorns, which is convenient when cutting. The rose is moderately disease resistant. When planting, it is better to use the terrain in partial shade. There the rose blooms in a velvety black color.

Rose CG Barkarole

Rose CG Barkarole

The Barcarol rose variety is popular not only in Germany, where it is planted in huge tracts, but also in all countries. It was bred by the German Tantau breeders in 1988.

Grown in cool conditions, it grows to a height of 70 cm. In warm conditions, it grows even more. The buds are goblet-shaped with protruding petals in the center. Large double flowers. In cold conditions, the black color appears as much as possible. The stems are long and straight, which is very convenient for cutting. Blooms constantly throughout the season and fills the garden with pleasant aromas. The main enemy is powdery mildew. It retains its presentation for a long time in the cut.

Rose CG Black Magic

Rose CG Black Magic

The unique beauty of the hybrid tea group Black Magic (Black Magic), selection of Tantau, was grown in Germany in 1997. She was taken out for cutting. But she has won the title of garden queen on almost every continent. Dark buds appear almost black.

While blooming, the petals in the center of the flower are red, more dark crimson. The outer petals are black. Medium-sized flowers with gracefully curved petals. A vigorous upright bush has a bronze young growth. The foliage is dark green. It has a very strong resistance to various diseases.

In the Netherlands, the variety has become widespread in the domestic market of the country. Cut roses last up to two weeks.

Rose CG Black Tea

Rose ChG Black Tea

Coffee rose of the Black Tea variety or (Black Tea) was grown in 1973 by K. Okamoto. She is the most extraordinary rose. Deliciously shaped flowers have a scarlet color with a gray-brown tint. During flowering, it can change colors from coral gray to dark brown.

This type of rose is somewhat similar to the Smoky variety that was grown in 1973. But Black Tea flowers have a more attractive flower shape. Maybe not everyone likes this brown beauty, but looking closely, it's hard not to notice her strange magical beauty.

Rose CG Black Beauty (Black Beaty) Black Beauty

Rose CG Black Beauty (Black Beaty)

Another representative of the type of hybrid tea roses of the Delbar selection Black Beauty or Black Beauty was bred in 1973. It is considered the darkest rose in the world. The petals resembling velvet are dark red with a black tint. The flowers are small and 8-10 cm in diameter. Blooms continuously throughout the entire flowering period.

It has a strong and very pleasant aroma. The bush grows up to one meter in height. It is susceptible to fungal diseases and requires shelter in the cold season. Perfect for cutting.

But the darkest shade among hybrid tea roses is endowed with the Schwarz Madonna rose. It has large, matte red-black flowers. And it is worth a separate conversation.

In nature, there is no black color in the "queen of flowers", this shade exists in roses bred by breeders. Moreover, even hybrid varieties do not have a pure black shade of petals, and their color is very extraordinary, dark, but not perfectly black.

Black petal roses

Although a rose with pure black petals has not yet been removed, but the varieties closest to this shade are referred to as similar colors.

The most popular of them are well known both abroad and in our country. These hybrid varieties are highly resistant to diseases and pests, have high frost resistance (mostly), are not too capricious and demanding to care for.

Type of rose	Variety	Breeder country	Description of the bush	Characteristics of colors
Hybrid tea variety	Black lady	Germany	The bush is well leafy, of medium height, used for cutting and decorating flower beds	The color of the petals is black with a red tint, blooms slowly (within 14 - 18 days), persistent, pleasant aroma
Hybrid tea variety	Night	Ireland	There are few thorns on the stems, the stems are thin, the foliage is dark green,	Petals are black with a shade of crimson, velvety, aroma is weak, persistent
Hybrid tea variety	Nigrette	Germany	Shrub of medium height, green foliage, with a matte shade	The color of the petals is black with a burgundy tint, the ends of the petals are bent outward
Hybrid tea variety	Black magic	Germany	Bushes are vigorous (1.1 - 1.3 m in height), straight, dark emerald-colored foliage, young shoots - with a bronze tint	The buds have an almost perfect black color, as they bloom, the petals acquire a slight reddish tint, the middle of them is dark red
Chinese rose	Louis XIV	France	Bushes are low, well branched, young leaves with a raspberry tinge	The flowers are small, but numerous, the color is black with a purple tint, the petals are velvety
Repaired hybrid variety	Black Prince	England	Bushes of medium height, foliage of classic size	The petals are dark, with a raspberry-burgundy hue, the aroma is persistent
Hybrid tea variety	Black lovely	France	Bushes of medium height, low foliage	Velvet black petals with a red tint, the buds are very double

The history of breeding rose varieties

All types of these flowers were bred at different times from the Rosehip. Most modern hybrid varieties are the fruit of long-term work by breeders who have crossed different varieties more than once.

The first mention of the black rose is associated with the city of Halfeti (Turkey). It was there that flowers with absolutely black petals grew, which they began to cross with roses. These petals got a dark shade due to specific substances in the soil. These substances gave a high level of acidity to the soil exactly at the moment when these bushes began to bloom. When Euphrates overflowed the banks and flooded this city, this shrub, blooming with black roses, was ranked as an endangered variety.

Experienced breeders are well aware that under natural conditions the appearance of black color in rose petals is impossible, because these flowers do not have blue pigment. And even looking at a rose from the city of Halfeti, you can see that its petals are not perfectly black, but have a mixed color, consisting of maroon and purple.

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Rose, depending on its color, has a different meaning in the symbolism of different countries. In Christian rituals, this flower symbolizes the suffering of God's son Christ, as well as the sign of the Virgin Mary. But in kabbalistic theories, the “queen of flowers” ​​is the center of everything mystical, as well as the center of creation.

But these flowers are entirely black or with a black border stand completely apart from the variety of shades of hybrid tea varieties of these flowers. Usually black is associated with mourning ceremonies, sadness, grief for the dead.

Recently, however, bouquets of black roses are more and more often purchased for completely different reasons - for good luck or for happiness. And more and more florists say that it is these flowers that contain a charge of positive energy. And the Japanese, when drawing up ikebans, include black roses in them as a symbol of a person's vitality, admiration for the strength of the spirit of people.

Compatibility with other flowers in the flowerbed

The decoration of a garden plot is now becoming of great importance for flower growers. The queen of flowers in the decor of any size plot is especially popular due to its wide range of colors, and due to the long flowering period - from late spring to mid-autumn.

The design of a flower bed with roses of different varieties and colors from white to colored and dark colors looks the most beautiful. You can combine the contrasting colors of these shrubs, which looks most impressive.

You can also create hedges from tall rose bushes. In this case, the bushes are planted at a shorter distance to each other than usual. But such shrubs need proper pruning so that the shrubs do not become infected with fungal diseases.

This flower looks very impressive in single plantings. The place for them must be selected so that the rose bushes are visible from different ends of the site.

Features of planting black roses

These flowers are hybrids of a new generation and are much less demanding to care for than earlier-breeding rose bushes. However, some features when growing black roses should be known:

• these new varieties are more resistant to frost and generally tolerate frosts well down to -20 ° C. But nevertheless, in the central regions of our country, they will have to be sheltered for the winter, since often in the middle of winter the thermometer in these regions can drop much lower;
• the bushes should be regularly trimmed, and it is necessary to remove not only excess shoots, but also damaged and old branches. Flowers that do not bloom for the first season are necessarily pruned every fall;
• black roses are used not only to decorate flower beds, but also in alpine hills, as well as to create hedges;
• in order for this shrub to bloom throughout the season, it requires certain agrotechnical measures.

Black roses are not recommended to be planted in areas where direct sunlight falls on them in the middle of the day. It is better that the roses grow in an area where there is enough warmth, and the sunlight is diffused. Direct sunlight reduces the decorative qualities of black flowers - they fade and fade faster. In addition, foliage in direct sunlight can be severely burned and also killed.

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It is best to choose an area where during the daytime the roses will be hidden from the sun by trees, taller shrubs or buildings. You should also "hide" the queen of flowers from strong and cold north and east winds.

They do not like these roses and nearby soil waters.In this case, drainage material should be placed at the bottom of the planting holes, and the planting beds should be made higher than usual.

The soil for planting roses should be light, preferably loamy. Roses respond very well to fertilizers, especially organic ones. It is best to bring rotted cow dung under these bushes.

Seedlings should not be planted in the same flower beds where they grew before. After a suitable place for planting rose seedlings has been selected and prepared, you need to decide on the planting material.

Choosing seedlings correctly

Each seedling should be carefully inspected before purchasing. Pay attention to the following:

• shoots should ripen well. To check the degree of ripening of the shoot, it is necessary to press on the lateral thorn - it should be well separated from the stem;
• the bark of the stems should have a lively sheen and be juicy;
• the roots should not be damaged, and on the cut should have a whitish color with a yellowish tinge.

Usually those rose bushes that are at least 2 years old are planted in open ground. It is impossible for planting to use bushes with shriveled shoots and a completely dry root system.

Landing technology

It is best to buy seedlings and plant them in early fall. In this case, the planting material will be fresh. But when purchasing seedlings in the spring, you can also purchase last year's planting material, which may be overdried. Only perfectly healthy and strong plants should be chosen.

• With a special sharp garden knife, the roots of the roses are cut in half, while removing dry and damaged roots. Shoots are also reduced by 14 - 18 cm, then the seedlings are placed in water at room temperature until the time the plant is moved to open ground.
• The planting hole should measure 0.5 * 0.5 m, and its depth is 0.1 m greater than the root system of the seedling. Be sure to loosen the bottom.
• The soil from the hole is mixed with compost, wood ash is also added. Pour 10 liters of water into each well, in which heteroauxin is dissolved.

The spacing between rose bushes should be about 1.5 m.

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Black roses are very unusual and will decorate any flower bed or bouquet. They look so beautiful among other flowers that they will not leave indifferent a connoisseur of the beauty of these plants.

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Making a black rose

It is difficult to imagine more “gothic” and mystical flowers than black roses. Probably, only orchids or lilies of the same color can compare with them in their beauty. Over the years, the best breeders in the world have strived to create black roses. This color has always been associated with everything mysterious and elegant, which is why many wanted to bring out such flowers. Scientists in Holland and France, striving for this, were faced with a still unresolved problem: the lack of black pigment in roses. Only through long-term crosses of the darkest burgundy varieties was it possible to achieve the color closest to the desired one.

Who are these flowers suitable for?

Black roses are given only on special occasions and not to everyone. Many people are wary of such presentations, because, despite all the beauty of such a bouquet, its color involuntarily suggests strange thoughts associated with something gloomy. Many florists recommend presenting black roses in combination with other colors that are brighter and lighter. Such bouquets are preferred by strong-minded people who love everything unusual and exotic. A young girl or older relatives are unlikely to like such a present. In the minds of most people, this color evokes thoughts of mourning, which is why black roses have not yet become widespread.

Black rose varieties

What are they really? The black roses that are commercially available are of two types. The first one is flowers that have acquired this color with the help of special coloring agents.The second type is maroon roses, which are bred by breeders in greenhouses. These flowers have appeared with us quite recently. They are not genetically engineered. Black rose is the product of long and hard work of experienced flower growers to create truly dark shades of burgundy roses. There are several varieties of these flowers with spectacular buds. One of the most popular and widespread is the Black Magic rose. It belongs to the group of hybrid tea roses. The height of her bush is about 1 m. The diameter of the flowers is 11-12 cm. This rose is characterized by repeated flowering. Planting material for such shrubs can be purchased in special nurseries. If you have certain skills in floriculture, anyone can grow these beautiful flowers on their site.

There are a number of other varieties with the word “black” in the name, for example, “Black Baccara”. But there are also dark-colored roses without this word: "Barcarole", "Stromboli", "Prince", "Tradescant", "Falstaff", "Baron Girod de Line". Most of them are hybrid teas or scrubs. Only a few of these roses are floribunda. The famous breeder David Austin is doing a lot of work on the development of the most dark-colored varieties. Kordes and Tantau kennels are not far behind him. All varieties of black roses differ from each other in the height of the bush, the shape and size of the flowers, and aroma. The general rule for growing all dark-colored roses is that the most intense color of the buds can be obtained only when growing them in the shade, away from direct sunlight. This circumstance significantly reduces the possibilities of ordinary flower growers to grow black roses in open personal plots. The best results in their cultivation can be achieved in greenhouses or greenhouses.

Shrub roses, depending on the type, can be spreading or narrow pyramidal, small-flowered and large-flowered. The height of the varieties also varies - from 25 cm to 3 m. The leaves of plants can be ovoid, pinnate, with a serrated edge.

The colors of roses are striking in their variety: white, red, pink, etc. As for the shape of the flower, it can be:

• Peony;
• Pompon;
• Be saucer-shaped;
• Cup-shaped;
• Spherical;
• Conical;
• Flat.

The aromas of the species are also different, as are the characteristics of their cultivation.

The main varieties of spray roses

Today, there are many varieties of flowers such as roses. Let's consider the most popular ones.

Bush name	general description	Characteristics of flowers	Growing features
Queen of sweden	The bush reaches a height of 1 m, the aroma is bright, re-blooming rose	They have a delicate peach color, the shape of the flowers is cupped.	Does not require special care, except for protection from rain
Red eden	French rose with a fragrant aroma	Flowers are densely double, pale pink, large	Requires virtually no maintenance, prefers planting in sunny areas
Bombastic (Latin Bmbastic)	Shrub rose with lush flowers, leaves and stems are light green	Peony flowers	Requires top dressing and pest control in the garden
Lydia (lat.Lidia)	A group of roses - spray, up to 15 roses in one inflorescence	Dark red, double, miniature rose	Requires a lot of light, otherwise unpretentious
Black Prince (lat.Cherniy Prince)	Bush height - up to 1.5 m, width - up to 0.9 m	Maroon flowers	Tall rose, unpretentious to care, but requires shelter for the winter
Yana (lat.Jana)	Shrub standard rose, blooms all season	Delicate pink small flowers, look great as a gift in a box	Requires top dressing during the summer and protection from pests
Lambada (lat.Lambada)	Shrubs, bush height up to 1 m	Salmon orange flowers	Requires fertilization
Piano (lat.Piano)	German rose, blooms until autumn, is actively used for cutting	Color pink, solid	Requires periodic loosening of the soil

How to make supports for spray roses

When choosing supports for garden plants, you should pay attention to the reviews about them, and also clearly understand what size and shape such a product should have. Small bushes require small supports, large bushes require large ones. Moreover, both those and other varieties should perform a decorative function.

So, a support for a rose can be:

• simple wooden;
• complex, similar to a geometric figure, bent column, plastic mesh;
• thin non-metallic arc;
• in the form of a conical metal tower;
• in the form of a column of twigs.

There are also various plastic supports that also provide good support to the plants. You can buy them at flower or gardening shops.

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Diseases of bush roses

In early spring, having freed the roses from their winter shelter and making sure that the pets have overwintered safely, many are wondering how to protect the inhabitants of the rose garden from diseases and pests that can harm the plants and prevent their abundant flowering.

It is in the spring, as in the case of chrysanthemums, it is necessary to carry out a number of measures to protect rose bushes from diseases and pests. First of all, when uncooking, you should shovel up all the fallen leaves of last year and other debris and burn it. It is not worth leaving or using this waste in a compost pit, since pathogens of many diseases remain in the foliage after winter, which will be very problematic to get rid of later.

It's no secret that the most beautiful flower is at the same time a rather capricious creature, prone to various ailments that an advanced rose grower needs to know "by sight".

Rust

Rust is caused by fungus. Its vital activity accelerates with the arrival of spring and brown spots, similar to rusty ones, begin to appear on the upper part of the leaves. Gradually, these spots change their color to black, the infected leaves fall off.

Powdery mildew

This disease got its name because of the peculiar white bloom that covers the infected plants. These are spores that, when ripe, can also release a liquid that resembles water droplets on a plant. There are practically no better means of combating powdery mildew - an infected plant will most likely die. Moreover, this the disease is extremely contagious and easily spreads to neighboring bushes.

Black spot

Fungal disease that manifests itself in late August - September. Looks like black spots covering the leaves. It occurs due to too abundant watering or lack of fertilizers in the spring.

In the rosary, the statement remains true that any disease is easier to prevent than to cure. Therefore, for the prevention of diseases, you need to adhere to certain rules for caring for the bushes. First of all, waterlogging should be avoided.

The cold and humid climate itself is not very suitable for the queen of flowers - she begins to get sick, including fungal diseases. The evening abundant watering works in the same way, when not all the water has time to evaporate or be absorbed into the soil.

It is necessary and very careful to prune plants, since unhealed tissue is the focus of the spread of the disease. It should also be remembered that fungal diseases are contagious, and, therefore, diseased bushes must be treated or removed in a timely manner.

It is possible to fight against diseases that have already appeared, first of all, by sanitary pruning - removing diseased shoots; folk remedies - spraying the bushes with infusion of nettle and tansy, soapy water or infusion of horsetail. If the grower has no prejudice against chemicals, you can use such products as Fitoverm, Funkgineks, iron or copper sulfate.

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Basic rules for caring for a rose

Why not all people succeed in growing a bush rose? In fact, you just need to know some tricks for growing a plant, and everything will definitely work out. So, let's talk about it.

The most important thing is the soil. It should be light and fertile. When you start planting your flowers outdoors, you should do it in a draft-free place.

Equally important is regular weeding, fertilizing and watering the seedlings. Without this, the bush may not take root. On hot days, watering the rose is carried out about every other day.

You should also carefully monitor the condition of the stem and leaves of the bush. As soon as you find dried parts, then immediately remove them. They do not bring any benefit, they only waste the moisture of the plant and spoil its appearance.

Before buying, ask the seller if the flower will have the same rich color as in the picture. You should also ask him how best to plant a variety, what care conditions he needs. Different varieties require different care - this is important to remember!

It is possible to grow rose bushes in the same place for up to ten years, and it is often not recommended to replant them. The best places are sunny areas without winds. Plants can be planted in the garden both in autumn and spring. Reproduction of a rose is most often carried out by cuttings, but you can propagate it both by grafting and by seeds.

Do not forget that the rose requires regular loosening of the soil, especially on hot days. It is not necessary to penetrate too deeply into the soil, because this can damage the roots of the plant. Fertilize roses with peat, humus and manure.

How to prune spray roses correctly

In the spring, pruning of plants is aimed at ensuring that the bush takes on the correct shape. In autumn, branches are thinned so that air can easily circulate between them. This is necessary so that the rose does not freeze.

Pruning is carried out in the fall right in front of the shelter for the winter. Up to 5 young branches are left on each of the bushes. Those branches that are directed inward are removed. All trimmed parts are collected and burned. It is also important to get rid of three-year-old branches, as they only take away nutrients and do not bring any benefit.

Application in landscape design

Planting spray roses to decorate the garden is fully justified. English varieties are often planted near a fence or wall. It is not difficult to breed them, and their peony shape is unlikely to leave anyone indifferent.

Canadian roses are very hardy, but they do not tolerate transplanting well. High and low bushes are recommended to be combined with each other. This is how they look most impressive.

Lush-headed roses are often planted with chrysanthemums or other flowers. This makes them look even more impressive. But it will not work to transplant them, so you should immediately choose the place correctly.

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Bushes should be located in a well-lit area, protected from cold winds. The soil should be nutritious and the groundwater should not be close. You should also remove weeds in a timely manner, then the roses will grow well.

So, if you love roses, don't pass up the bush varieties. They look very beautiful, and minimal maintenance is required! And if you are new to growing roses, it is better to focus on bush varieties.

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