Rose Black Baccara - description of the variety

Description of the Black Baccarat variety

The Black Baccarat rose is a plant with special needs and preferences. The shades of its colors, the duration of flowering, and health directly depend on the condition and composition of the soil and lighting.

The plant becomes infected with black spot, powdery mildew, root rot and other diseases during unfavorable periods. In shelters, the rose tolerates winter well. Rainy weather has a negative effect on flowering; the number of blooming roses is significantly reduced.

The rose blooms all season from June to August, in favorable conditions it can bloom three times during the summer with breaks.

Diseases, pests, ways to combat them

The hybrid tea rose Black Baccara has good immunity, and it can be affected by diseases and pests if it is not cared for properly and in unfavorable climatic conditions. With excessive watering or prolonged rainfall, there is a risk of black spotting and powdery mildew.

To prevent diseases, bushes are sprayed with copper-containing preparations. Among the insects that can harm a rose are leafhoppers, aphids, and thrips. Insecticides are used to combat them. With timely preventative work, the rose will delight you with its flowering for a long time.

Appearance and features

Rose Black Baccarat can captivate anyone at first sight. Its dark, but at the same time very deep and rich shade gives the flower a noble and sensual appearance.

Black Baccarat is a classic rose with a dark burgundy color that sometimes appears black. Large buds with wide, sometimes triangular petals are covered with a dense layer of velvet, the rose seems to be covered with a thin gray veil.

It seems as if the rose is made of soft velvet fabric. Depending on growing conditions, a rose can change its appearance. If the variety grows in slightly acidic soil, it will not have black tones in its color, but will acquire the usual burgundy hue. The downside of this variety is the almost complete absence of aroma.

The shrub of the Black Baccara variety is slender, with straight, elastic stems. The shoots are covered with large dark green leaves with veins, which sometimes take on a burgundy hue. There is one large flower growing on the stem; there are practically no thorns. This makes the crop ideal for cutting.

Plant care

After planting, the Black Baccarat rose requires careful care and increased attention. The “Black Queen” of flowers is grown somewhat differently than other similar varieties.

Watering

The Black Baccarat flower will require timely and moderate watering. To do this, use carefully settled water at room temperature. Cold water will be very stressful for the plant. According to the description, if you pour water on the above-ground part, a fungus may develop. After watering, the soil must be loosened.

Top dressing

The first fertilizing is carried out in early spring - immediately after the winter cover is removed. The soil is mulched and wood shavings or sawdust are added to slow down the growth of weeds. Also at this stage, fertilizer mixtures with nitrogen are used. The second time, fertilizing is applied during the active growth of shoots; nutrient mixtures with microelements are used. Immediately before wintering, fertilizers with potassium are applied.

Trimming

Pruning should be done twice - in autumn and spring. This is required to form the bush and stimulate growth. Immediately after wintering, damaged and dried stems are cut off. The stems are cut with pruning shears at an angle to three buds. In the fall, immediately after flowering ends, all faded shoots are cut off from the bush, and the rest should be shortened to 30 centimeters.

Winter shelters

Black Baccarat rose flowers must be prepared for the cold period before the first frost. Before covering the plant for the winter, you will need to remove all the foliage that is located at the base of the branches. Then each bush is covered with soil with humus, which will warm the root system. Next, a wire frame is made over the bush and covered with several layers of protective material not made of fabric (or quilted padding).

The shelter must be made before the temperature drops below zero. The bottom of the bush should not be completely covered - it can only be fixed in severe frosts.

Diseases

Does the rose have a gray-white coating or brown balls on the leaves? Methods to combat the disease.

Powdery mildew

Black spots of a round shape have appeared on the leaves of the rose, what should I do, how can I save the plant?

Black spot

The rose is sprinkled with yellow powder, the leaves and stems crack and die, how to get rid of the disease?

Rust

Has a gray coating appeared on the rose? This is gray rot that needs to be gotten rid of as soon as possible.

Gray rot

The rose was bred in 2004 in France. The work of the Meilland company turned out to be very successful, because they were able to create an unusual flower, the blackest of all existing ones. The registered name of the variety is MEIdebenne.

Growing and care

Black Baccara rose prefers special living conditions. If a gardener wants to get a rose of exactly the same shade as indicated in its characteristics, it is necessary to purchase a seedling from trusted suppliers who sell high-quality planting material.

The Black Baccarat rose will turn a deeper burgundy shade if planted in highly acidic soil. In soil with a slightly acidic or neutral reaction, the buds will be lighter.

The area where the plant will be located should be slightly shaded; from direct sunlight, roses lose their unique colors. In this case, it is better to choose a site with fertile, light soil.

Planting time is selected depending on the climate in the region. In the southern regions, planting should be done in the fall from September 15 to October 15. In the northern part, spring planting is favorable.

For the seedling, it is necessary to prepare a hole with drainage made of expanded clay and crushed stone, on top of which there should be a layer of soil mixture. The seedling is lowered into the center of the hole, the roots are carefully straightened, none of them should bend. The hole is filled with soil and watered abundantly.

The culture is demanding to care for. The plant needs abundant watering. At least 20 liters of warm, settled water must be poured under each bush. Water should not get on the buds, as this can cause the development of fungal infections.

After the first flowering, to start again, you need to cut off the faded shoots. In spring, the plant must be fed with nitrogen fertilizer, this stimulates the growth of greenery. In summer, a mineral complex is added.

Adding potassium to the soil in late autumn will help your rose to overwinter successfully. In spring, the bush needs to be significantly pruned, leaving no more than 3 healthy buds. In autumn, dry and compressed shoots are cut off.

Feeding roses

The first fertilizing should be done in early spring, immediately after removing the winter shelter. Nitrogen fertilizers stimulate bush growth.

The second feeding is carried out during the period of active growth. Nutrient complexes with the necessary set of microelements are often used.

During the period of active appearance of buds, the plant is fed with a solution of manure or chicken droppings.

After flowering, the plant should be prepared for winter. To do this, potassium fertilizers are added to the soil.

Pests

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Medvedka

Several sources of foamy liquid have been observed on the rose bush; this is a dangerous pest.

Slobbering Penny

Transplantation is permissible in autumn or spring in pre-prepared holes. Before wintering, the area with the rose must be carefully cleaned, freeing the soil from dry leaves and grass. Afterwards the rose is spudned around the trunk. The plant should be covered with the onset of stable frosts with dense covering material.

Options for using the Black Baccarat rose

The Black Baccarat rose variety is a cut variety. The absence of thorns, the slender and even stem, and the favorable location of the bud make the variety convenient for cutting for commercial purposes. Rose Black Baccara can decorate the garden in single or group plantings.

The crop is suitable for gardening; it can be planted in a mixborder or flowerbed. The sensual rose is combined with irises, lupins, poppies, daylilies and daisies - flowers of simpler shape and calmer colors.

A tall bush can be used as a background for low-growing light-colored crops. It is good to place the rose in a prominent place, in the middle of the plot, in front of the house or near the path, where it will always be clearly visible.

Reproduction

This variety of rose, like others, can be propagated in two ways: by cuttings and dividing the bush. The first method is most often used, because the bush grows for quite a long time. In exceptional cases, it is divided into 2 parts. In this case, the rose must be older than 5 years. After such a procedure, the plant often slows down its growth and stops flowering.

Cuttings are the simplest and most accessible method of propagating roses. To get a good cutting, it is necessary to cut shoots up to 20 cm long. The blanks must be from healthy shoots formed this summer. The cut is made at an angle.

Prepared cuttings must be planted in moist soil under a jar or plastic bottle. Rooted cuttings should be planted next spring.

Useful tips

• If the soil is not acidic enough, fresh manure and humus can be added to it. These organic fertilizers increase the acidity of the soil. There is no need to add ash or lime to the Black Baccara seedling; the rose does not need such feeding;
• Before planting, the roots of the seedling need to be immersed in water for a couple of hours. This straightens the shoots and nourishes them with moisture. If you add potassium permanganate to water, you will get a good disinfecting solution;
• Rose Black Baccarat is a real treat for insects, such as aphids, spider mites, thrips, and cicadas. Pests absorb the sap of the plant and deprive it of its vitality. To avoid this, you need to treat the rose with special preparations that are sold in every gardening store.

Reviews from gardeners

Reviews of the Black Baccarat rose are varied. But many gardeners agree that this flower is enchanting and alluring. He's unbeatable.

At the moment, there is no absolutely black flower. This is proven by the description of the Black Baccarat rose. But the rose buds have a distinct dark tint. As the bud opens, the petals acquire a dark burgundy color with a black tint. In hot regions with active sun and acidic soil, the black color of the petals predominates.

Reviews of the Black Baccarat rose say that the aroma of the flowers is practically no different from similar roses.

The original foliage gives this plant special decorative value. It has a faint red tint.

The plant is characterized by slight thorniness. Thanks to this, caring for the Black Baccarat rose is quite simple. In addition, such flowers are suitable for cutting and further sale. A presented bouquet of Black Baccarat roses will not leave any girl indifferent. This rich color is so beautiful.

It is best to grow these roses in partial shade.

Pros and cons of the Black Baccarat variety

Advantages:

• A classic rose with an unusual dark color and a bluish tint on the petals;
• Vigorous, slender bush;
• Abundance of greenery;
• There are no thorns on the stems;
• Suitable for cutting;
• Normally tolerates frosty winters under cover.

Flaws:

• A plant with unique requirements for planting and care;
• May get sick during an unfavorable season;
• Almost no aroma.