High Magic rose is a beautiful flower that fully justifies its English name "High Magic". It was bred in 2006 in Holland, where it was first characterized and described.
Through the efforts of breeders, the High Magic rose has acquired truly magical properties of overflowing the color of the buds. From the tips of the petals to the base of the petals, you can see the characteristic gradients of different shades - from yellow to red. This amazing effect is called dancing fire. There is another name for this variety: High and Orange Magic, which implies the same gorgeous flower, classified by professionals as a premium class.
Description of the variety
The attention of amateur flower growers is attracted by the description of the buds, which have such a dark burgundy color that in daylight they can appear almost black. Fully blooming flowers are black-red, with dark crimson petals in the central part. Roses of this variety are medium in size, have very gracefully bent down petals.
The formation is flowering. Sometimes there is flowering with inflorescences, including about four flowers. The Black Magic rose bush has good vigor, is erect, with sufficient foliage. Young growths can have a characteristic bronze color. Despite the fact that the variety was obtained by the breeders of the German nursery "Rosen Tantau" more than twenty years ago, it is described very briefly in the reference literature.
Plant care
Black Magic rose does not require special conditions of detention... She needs timely watering, fertilizing, pruning, loosening of the soil and prevention of pest and disease control.
- Planting plants and soil
Black magic rose can be grown not only in warm climates. She's enough tolerates winter frosts and summer heat well... Young plants are planted in early autumn and spring. Autumn planting is recommended in regions with mild winters. If the frosts are strong enough, then it is better to plant the plants in early spring.
If the rose is grown for cutting, then it is recommended to plant the bushes in the fall, then the rose will bloom early, which will make it possible to make two cuts. In the autumn, grafted plants are planted, which will take root and grow stronger within ten days. This will help them cope with the winter cold more easily.
In early spring, the rose begins a period of active growth. Bush growing very fast, the root system develops additional roots. Bushes planted in spring are stronger and more vigorous.
The rose bush should be planted in a sunny location that is protected from drafts and wind. It should not be shaded by trees and shrubs growing nearby.
Before planting, the site is dug up and covered with a nutrient layer consisting of humus, sand and compost. Plants require a loose, slightly acidic soil that allows moisture and air to pass through well. If the acidity of the soil is very low, wood ash should be added when planting in the hole.
Before planting, you should prepare a hole 50 centimeters deep and 30 centimeters in diameter. When planting a plant, the root collar should not be buried. It should be lightly sprinkled with earth.
The plant needs moderate amount of moisture... Watering is carried out under the bush. Should avoid getting water on the leaves, as this can provoke the development of fungal diseases. Watering is carried out in the morning or evening. In hot weather, the frequency of watering should be increased. Experienced gardeners advise mulching the soil around the shrub as this will help reduce weed growth and reduce moisture evaporation.
For irrigation, warm settled or rainwater is used.
During pruning, unproductive shoots and dry parts of the plant are removed. When forming a bush, it is recommended to remove its inner part. When cutting flowers, 2-3 buds should be left on the shoots. If the plant is mature and well-rooted, you can leave up to five buds with the last bud facing the outer edge.
In the second year after planting, it is necessary to apply mineral fertilizers. It is recommended to use ready-made balanced compositions of complex fertilizers. During the period of bud formation, feeding is carried out once every 10-14 days. Regular fertilization stimulates the growth of young shoots.
At the end of the growing season and flowering, it is necessary to apply fertilizers containing potassium and phosphorus.
To preserve the rose during the winter cold, you should take care of preparing the bush for wintering. For this, leaves are removed from the bottom of the shrub, pinch the tops of young shoots... In autumn, watering the rose stops. The fallen leaves must be collected and burned. Before the onset of frost, excess shoots are cut off. The bush is bent to the ground and covered with earth to a height of 50 centimeters.
As a shelter, you can use a pre-prepared frame with a covering material.
Reason for popularity
The hybrid tea variety "Black Magic" favorably differs not only in maroon bowl-shaped flowers, consisting of fifty velvet petals, but also in a magnificent unobtrusive, but bright aroma. The bud has a pronounced, attractive conical shape, and the average size is 6.0-6.5 cm. The leaves are also very expressive, bright green in color, with a shiny surface, covering single, not too long thorns. The high level of resistance to high temperatures has made this variety a favorite in countries with hot and dry climates.
The awards received by this variety in various nominations only confirm its popularity and worldwide fame:
- Golden Rose prize - 2000, Baden-Baden;
- Long Lasting Bloom Prize - 2010, AARS;
- prize in the category "Queen of the Show" - 2011, AARS.
The Black Magic rose has become especially popular in gardens near Moscow, where it perfectly adapts to soil and climatic conditions and is capable of long and abundant flowering.
Plant care
Rose Black Magic is unpretentious. Caring for it involves careful weeding and watering with warm and settled water. After watering, the soil must be loosened so that a crust does not form. If, when planting, the pit is well filled with fertilizers, then feeding in the first year is not required.
In order for a powerful root system and crown to form, do not let the Black Magic rose bloom in the first year. To do this, remove all formed buds. From the second year, the bush is fed during the entire vegetative period. In early spring, the plant is fed with a solution of chicken manure or mullein in a ratio of 1:20.
When buds begin to form, top dressing is carried out twice a month. In this case, universal mixtures for flowering plants or fertilizer for roses are suitable. This variety of roses also loves foliar dressing, which must be carried out before flowering. For spraying, a solution of "Humate" or "Superphosphate" is suitable according to the instructions. Such dressings are carried out in the evening, but not too late for the bush to dry out by night.
Features of agricultural technology
When growing hybrid tea varieties, it is recommended to pay attention to the following features of planting and care:
- for planting Rose Black Magic, it is advisable to allocate the southern part of the site, protected from strong winds or drafts and well-lit by the sun;
- planting pits for planting rose seedlings should be deep and wide enough, and the soil in the holes should be warmed up in the sun and well moistened;
- planting hybrid tea varieties is best in the autumn period, from September to mid-October;
- it is necessary to plant seedlings of such a decorative culture as roses with a distance of 30-35 cm from each other and an interval of 80-90 cm in the aisles, which will provide the plant with an optimal nutritional area for full growth and development, and also greatly facilitate care;
- in early spring, emphasis should be placed on the application of nitrogen-containing fertilizers, and starting from the second half of summer, it is necessary to give preference to phosphorus-potassium fertilizing of the bushes;
- annual pruning of mature bushes of this variety should be carried out to stimulate the formation of strong basal shoots and obtain a more decorative, abundantly flowering bush;
- as the plants age, about two or three of the most deformed and weak shoots are completely removed from them annually;
- in the spring, and, if necessary, in the summer, preventive treatment with insecticidal and fungicidal agents is carried out annually;
- rose bushes of this variety overwinter well with careful shelter for the winter with the preliminary removal of flowers and leaves;
- as a shelter, you can use soil, on top of which roofing material or any other insulating material is laid.
Important to remember, that the higher the acidity of the soil on the site, the blacker the outflow of the petals on the Black Magic rose is.
Disembarkation procedure and preparation for it
High-quality planting material is the key to abundant flowering. Seedlings are chosen at the age of 1-2 years with 2-3 lignified stems of even color, developed flexible roots. Kidneys - "dormant" or only hatched. The inoculation site is flat, without peeling bark and "sagging".
Choose rose seedlings very carefully, do not be afraid to seem too picky and meticulous
Disembarkation requirements:
- availability of protection from drafts (natural or artificial barrier 2-3 m from the bush from the north);
- distance of at least 1–1.5 m from trees and bushes growing nearby;
- good lighting (in the shade, the rose blooms reluctantly, more often it gets sick);
- loose, fertile substrate, pH - slightly acidic.
Only in an open sunny place can a Black Magic rose be able to manifest itself in the best possible way.
The Black Magic rose is planted in the spring, when the temperature at night reaches at least 6–8 ° C. In central Russia, this is the end of April or the first half of May. Autumn planting (before early October) is allowed only in the southern regions.
A pit with a depth of 30 cm and a diameter of 50 cm is prepared in the fall, and it is filled by a third with horse soil mixed with 0.5 liters of wood ash and 25–30 g of complex dressing for roses. Add another 4–5 liters of humus to the poor soil. An alternative is a store-bought substrate for roses.
There is nothing supernaturally difficult in planting a rose, even a novice gardener can do it.
The planting procedure itself is simple, especially for seedlings with a closed root system. They are simply placed in a recess at the top of an earthen mound at the bottom of the planting pit, covered with soil, leaving the root collar on the surface, tamped, watered (5–8 l) and mulched the soil. The rose is not watered for the next 10 days. In seedlings with an open root system, the roots are put on the "slopes" of the mound, not allowing them to bend upwards.
A newly planted rose should be watered abundantly and then left alone.
Transplanting roses is generally undesirable, the plant takes a long time to recover from "stress". It is carried out according to the same algorithm in the spring. The bush must be removed from the ground, keeping a clod of earth on the roots as much as possible.
Video: how to plant a rose bush correctly
Use in garden decor
Landscaping of an area with Black Magic roses can be done in almost any style, but some rules of garden design should be taken into account:
- to form an elegant and modern composition with hybrid tea roses, various types of herbaceous plants, both annuals and perennials, are used;
- a good result is the placement in the background of a flower garden of lilac, pale blue and white delphiniums or daylilies of pastel colors;
- aquilegia, foxgloves or dull monards look very attractive as an addition to Rose Black Magic;
- An excellent background for rose bushes can be a well-groomed lawn made of herbs, as well as planting ornamental shrubs, represented by hawthorn, steppe almonds, broom, spirea or Japanese quince.
However, according to most landscape designers, black roses look best against the background of deciduous shrubs such as cotoneaster, mock orange, privet, viburnum and honeysuckle, and it is recommended to shade rose bushes with silvery sucker.
History of origin
This lovely flower is the result of the fruitful work of European breeders. It appeared in the Netherlands just 6 years ago. The name of the tea hybrid, translated from English, literally means "high magic". This name is due to the incredibly attractive appearance of the flowers that appear on the ornamental shrub, and in particular - the amazing color of the petals. Another name for the culture sounds like High Orange Magic, indicating directly the "fiery" shade prevailing in the color of the buds. Russian flower growers use in everyday life two names of this rose: "High" and "Hitch magic".
Florist reviews
Of course, all experienced growers know that roses with completely black petals do not exist, but red varieties with a pronounced black tint are always popular. One of these varieties has become "Black Magic", which is successfully cultivated in many countries of the world.
According to the gardeners' reviews, if you correctly trim the rose bushes of this hybrid tea variety, then the shoots will be long and regular, and the flowers are perfect for cutting. The minor disadvantages of Rose Black Magic include the lack of a strong aroma, like Verano or Queen Elizabeth, but it's a matter of taste. Also, the disadvantages include a relatively thin stem, bending under the weight of large flowers, and a weak doubleness, which causes the flower to open quickly and completely.
Landing rules
Experienced flower growers and connoisseurs of the beauty of roses claim that these flowers can be planted in autumn and spring. However, it should be noted here that the autumn planting is recommended for regions with mild winters. In severe frosts, the seedling may freeze out, because by the onset of cold weather, it is weakly rooted.
If you plan to grow cut flowers, plant a bush in September, but not in open ground, but in a greenhouse or greenhouse. The bushes planted in autumn will delight you with flowering already next summer. It is better to plant the Black Magic rose in open ground in the spring, when the threat of return frosts has completely passed. Usually this period falls on the end of April - mid-May.
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The variety is quite unpretentious and undemanding to soil moisture, but the flowers are distinguished by an increased light-love, therefore, with a lack of lighting, varietal signs and peculiarities of petal color disappear. Rose Black Magic has sufficient resistance to many diseases, and multiple treatments are not required for rose bushes.Also, according to the observations of amateur flower growers, "Black Magic" is very demanding on the soil composition, in particular on the amount of trace elements in the soil, so fertilizers must be systematically applied throughout the entire flowering period.
Reproduction methods
Reproduction of Black Magic vegetatively. This guarantees the preservation of varietal traits:
- Division of the bush. In early spring, before the leaves have blossomed, the rose is dug up and divided into 2-3 parts so that each has at least two shoots. They are shortened to 3 buds, the roots are pruned by about a third. The sections made are washed with 2% copper sulfate, sprinkled with crushed chalk or ash. The roots are dipped in a mixture of powdered clay and manure. Each rose is planted in a pre-prepared hole. They bloom in the second year after planting.
Dividing a rose bush is a rather risky way of reproduction - instead of one healthy plant, you can get 2-3 dead
- Cuttings. Lignified or semi-lignified shoots 12-15 cm long, at least 5 mm thick, with 3 or more growth buds are cut from the bush in the middle of summer at an angle of 45 °. The lower cut is soaked for 2 days in a solution of any root formation stimulant. Cuttings are planted in a greenhouse or on an open bed, covered with cut plastic bottles, glass jars. By the fall, when they give roots, the seedlings are dug up and harvested for the winter in the basement or cellar (temperature is not lower than 4–6 ° C). In the spring, roses are planted in a permanent place. They will bloom in 3 years.
Cutting roses is one of the most popular ways to propagate them.
Video: propagation of roses by cuttings
How Black Magic winters
"Black magic" tolerates frost well, but still needs additional help. Before the first frosts, they are pruned and hilled up to half a meter in height.
You also need to get rid of the lower leaves on the bush. In early autumn, the shoots are pinched, stopping their growth. Also, the introduction of liquid and loosening of the soil stops. Learn how to prepare your roses for winter. When constant cold weather is established, the unripe shoots are pruned and all leaves are removed.
When frosts come, the rose needs shelter. This can be done using a wire frame with a covering material.
An important condition is an air gap, therefore, the shelter is slightly opened from below. In stable frosts, the bush closes completely.
Important! Sometimes there are sudden warming after prolonged cold weather and, if
during this period, do not provide ventilation, the rose may begin to rot.
Bloom
Black Magic belongs to the re-flowering. Numerous rave reviews speak of abundant and long flowering, calling the rose a real hard worker. The break between the first and second wave of flowering is almost imperceptible. Flowers appear in early summer, buds open slowly. The flowering period lasts from June - July to September - October, depending on the region.
CG rose Black Magic - so beautiful and almost black
This plant got its unusual name due to the color of its petals. They are at the beginning of flowering of a rich maroon velvet hue. But the closer to autumn the rose acquires dark tints, which, under certain lighting conditions, the petals seem almost black.
Breeders have gone to great lengths to develop a black variety. But they did not manage to do this to the end, but it is Black Magic that is closest to perfection.
Buds
Flowers of ChG Black Magic have a delicate, not very pronounced aroma. The buds are conical in shape. They slowly bloom and make an unforgettable impression. Having blossomed a little, the petals are dark red. And in the center, dark crimson. The edges are beautifully folded down. There are about 37 petals in the bud.The inflorescences are medium in size, open when fully blooming, reaching a diameter of 12-14 cm. They bloom profusely for a long time, evenly. They have good resistance to mechanical damage.
Bush
The bushes are erect, vigorous and grow up to one meter in height. They have a small number of medium sized spines. The foliage is glossy, beautiful, rich green hue. Depending on the climate and growing conditions, the edges of the leaves are red.
Immunity
The plant is resistant to disease. Easily tolerates light frosts. Not afraid of sun rays and heat. The variety is very hardy.
Appointment
At the beginning of breeding, the variety was taken out for cutting. But it has all the necessary qualities of a garden flower. Therefore, it is grown in almost all countries with a dry hot climate: in Europe, California, Australia, even on the African continent. In our country, she is everyone's favorite. Illuminated areas and flower beds are the best place to plant and breed Black Magic roses.
In a vase, cut flowers can last up to 14 days.
bush of black magic
Agrotechnics
Planting this variety is no different from planting another hybrid tea variety. By planting a plant in the ground from mid-September to the end of October, the next year you can admire the abundance of dark red flowers.
It is worth noting that the variety loves when it is fed. In this case, a liquid mullein is very useful. In early spring, the bush should be fed with nitrogen fertilizers. As soon as the first buds appear, you need to fertilize with mullein and organic fertilizers. And so on until the middle of August. Further, the plant should be fertilized only with potash fertilizers. Thanks to this nutrition, roses will have numerous blooms for a long time.
We must not forget about regular watering. The bushes are watered with water directly under the root. Constant weeding is required. Loosening of the soil and mulching are carried out.
Despite the frost resistance, the plants must be well prepared for winter. It is necessary to do a pruning in the fall. For the winter, you need to huddle and cover.
Black Magic roses can be propagated like any type of hybrid tea roses. The most suitable method for cut varieties is cuttings.
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Spring activities
In the spring, do not rush to remove the shelter until the snow has completely melted. After the onset of heat, slightly open the bottom edge of the shelter and carefully remove the soil layer from the bush. When the snow has completely melted and the days are really warm, remove the shelter and clear it of the tilling soil.
If the weather is dry and hot, you can start watering the bush. In the spring, it is also necessary to prune the rose. All the upper parts of the main stems are removed, strong shoots are cut to 15 cm. 2-3 buds should remain on each stem.
What is the reason for the popularity of Black Magic
The Black Magic rose variety is world famous and highly appreciated by experts and amateurs. The variety has gained particular popularity when used in bouquets. Cut flowers last for a very long time - about two weeks, and give off a subtle, unobtrusive aroma. Velvet petals can decorate any composition.
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However, this variety of roses is used not only in the preparation of bouquets, many owners of country houses and large beds grow Black Magic in their gardens. In 2000, the "Golden Rose of Baden-Baden" competition was held, in which the Black Magic variety won first place. It also influenced him to win the love of professional and amateur gardeners.
Disease and pest control
Important! In order to prevent the disease of the Black magic rose, it is necessary to carry out preventive measures. Often, the appearance of various diseases is provoked by the growers themselves.For example, when planting a large number of bushes in a small area.
If there is a small space between plants, rainwater or dew dries out slowly, and this is a fertile environment for the occurrence of fungal diseases. For the same reason, the rose is watered only at the root.
It is necessary to cut off weak, affected shoots in time, remove fallen leaves and other plant debris. With excessive nitrogen feeding of the rose, the development of pathogenic fungi that have a detrimental effect on the plant is possible.
Possible pests of the rose: aphids, spider mites, rose sawfly, click beetle. To prevent the development of diseases and the appearance of pests, plants are sprayed with broad-spectrum pesticides in early spring. With the appearance of the first signs of disease, they are treated with fungicides, pests - insecticides and acaricides.
Disease and pest control
