The rose is considered one of the most favorite plants of gardeners. There are thousands of different varieties of this flower. Black Magic is representative of one of them. This variety is obtained by hybrid and belongs to the Rosaceae family of the Dogrose genus.
Description and characteristics
Among gardeners, the Black Magic rose is particularly popular, so caring for it needs a detailed description. The plant is a burgundy flower with a moderate number of thorns, consisting of 35-50 petals.
A well-kept rose garden adds a special beauty to the site, in which you can plant different varieties of roses, for example, Bonika, Gloria Dei, Jubilee Prince de Monaco, Kerio, New Dawn, Chopin, Abraham Derby, "Mary Rose", "William Shakespeare", "Sins Thomas", "Blue Perfume", "Pink Intuition".Blooming bud can reach 14 cm in diameter. The height of the bush varies from 100-150 cm. The plant is characterized by endurance both in the frosty and in the hot season, and the duration of its flowering is 18-25 days. The peculiarity of the variety is also resistance to diseases and pests.
A distinctive feature of the Black Magic rose is that with the onset of autumnal cool weather, its petals darken noticeably, and the pleasant aroma becomes richer, which fully corresponds to the description of this variety.
Landing
If you live in an area with a stable warm climate, it is recommended to plant rose bushes in early autumn. Thus, with the arrival of summer, it will be possible to see the blooming buds of these flowers.
Important! The root neck of the rose should not be deepened into the ground, otherwise the bush will not bloom.If you decide to start planting Black Magic roses in the spring, then the most suitable time for this will be the end of April or the beginning of May. It is possible to create the most comfortable conditions for growth and reproduction for the plant by dropping it in a sunny place, which does not fall on the shadow of buildings.
You should also protect the flower from drafts and wind. Before planting, it is advisable to dig a hole 50 cm in diameter and 30 cm deep. In conditions of weak soil acidity, the plant grows better, therefore, wood ash should be added to the flower well. In addition, you can add mineral fertilizers and fill the pit with sand, compost or hardwood humus.
When planting bushes, it is necessary to take into account the growth dynamics of the bushes; to do this, keep a distance between groups of planted flowers. It should be at least 90 cm. When the flower is already planted, you need to moisten the soil. After that, it must be mulched so that the moisture does not evaporate.
Breeding
The characteristic of the black magic variety rose implies that the flower can multiply in natural conditions. During the first year of life of the bush should constantly cut the buds, preventing flowering. This will allow the plant to grow and develop resistance to weather conditions and diseases.
- The division of the bush. Is carried out before the buds bloom in spring. After digging a bush, it must be divided into 2 or 3 parts so that each has at least 2 escapes, which must be shortened to three buds. Long roots must be pruned and powdered with wood ash. Putting on the roots of a mixture of manure and clay, you must put each seedling in the previously harvested hole.
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- Cuttings. This method of reproduction involves the presence of cuttings 10-12 cm long and 5 mm in diameter, cut at 45 degrees. Cuttings presoaked in "Heteroauxin" after 2 days should be placed on the garden bed. After that, cover the plant with a transparent plastic wrap to create a greenhouse effect.
Care
Shrubs need to be watered regularly, as well as loosen the soil and thoroughly remove weeds by weeding. An important component in the care of rose bushes is also feeding the soil and fertilizing it. With the arrival of cold weather, it is necessary to prepare the plant for the winter.
To do this, trim the flowers and remove the bottom leaves of the bush. Then it is necessary to pile up the beds to a height of 40 cm. When the air temperature drops below zero, the bushes should be covered with a transparent film, leaving the bottom edge slightly open. It can be closed after the onset of frost.
Important! On warm days you need to open the film to avoid rotting.Remove the shelter only after the snow melts. In hot and dry weather, watering should begin. In early spring, you must cut the rose, removing the upper parts of the stems, after which there should be no more than 3 buds.
Watering
Roses need to be watered with warm infused water, directing the stream of water to the root of the plant. At this time it is necessary to exclude the ingress of water on the leaves, so as not to provoke the development of fungal diseases in the plant. The most appropriate time of day for this is early morning or late evening. The frequency and intensity of irrigation is directly dependent on weather conditions.
Top dressing
Particular attention should be paid to the time of the top dressing of the rose. To do this, use liquid mineral fertilizer, namely - manure. It contains the right amount of chemical elements. The solution is prepared by laying manure in a container and pouring it with water. In this case, the water should be 3 times more than manure.
This mixture is left for two weeks, after which the mineral fertilizers are added. 10 g of solution accounts for 15 g of minerals. After stirring, leave the mixture for 2 weeks. Before feeding, do this: add 10 liters of water to one liter of the solution and, after mixing, pour 4 liters under each bush.
Important! Top dressing should be carried out once in 14 days after the general watering with water, so as not to burn the roots of the plant.During the growing season of the rose, it is necessary to feed at least 4 times.
Pruning
The purpose of cutting roses is to remove the dry part of the stem and unproductive shoots. Therefore, forming a bush, it is necessary to cut the internal growth. When cutting flowers of a rose it is necessary to remove flower stalks correctly.
Thus, the trunk should be cut, leaving a few buds at the bottom, the number of which depends on the thickness of the shoot. This should be about 3-5 kidneys. Well-rooted plants can do intensive pruning of flowers, leaving about 5 buds. In this case, the latter should be directed outward.
Diseases and pests
Description of common rose diseases:
- Mealy dew. It is a white bloom on the leaves of the plant. Favorable conditions for the development of this disease is steady rainy weather. To prevent the disease, it is advisable to use the following drugs: "Fundazol", "Topaz", "Prognosis".
- Rust. If brown volumetric points appear on the leaves of a shrub, then you should use drugs such as Oxychom and Home. If the spots are black, then this disease is treated by cutting the affected leaves.
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In addition to diseases, pests can start in the bushes of roses. A high probability of their occurrence occurs at the beginning of the vegetative period. Among them spider mite, pink aphid, click beetle, leafworm. Their appearance can be indicated by the violation of the integrity of the stem and leaves of the rose, as the caterpillars and beetles gnaw their way through the stems of the plant and damage the pollination organs of the flower.
To combat these insects, there are a number of different methods that are used depending on the type of insect. To protect against rosacea, it is necessary to spray a solution consisting of 2 g of kerosene and 10 liters of water onto the bush.
To protect the plant from spider mites, you should spray the bottom surface of the shrub with cold water. Additionally, you can use such drugs-acaricides as "Acrex" (with a concentration of 0.08%), "Isofen" (0.05%) or "Omayt" (0.1%).
By spraying the bushes with pesticides, you can get rid of the moth caterpillar and the click beetle. You can also remove insects manually by simply collecting pests from the bush.
Application in landscape design
This variety of roses is very common when performing landscape design. It is appropriate to arrange flowers both in single execution, and in the form of several bushes of various flowers.
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When combined with a black magic rose with an elongated foxglove, graceful aquilegia and lush monard, an interesting color combination can be achieved in landscape design. A lawn of forbs can serve as an excellent backdrop for roses, and planting decorative deciduous shrub chubushnika or viburnum will favorably emphasize the well-groomed garden.
Rose has always been of particular interest to gardeners. With proper care, she will delight her full-blown buds. To do this, it is necessary to choose the location of the plant, to provide him with watering, application of top-dressing and timely pruning.