Black Prince: a hybrid tea variety for lovers of dark roses in the garden
It is not for nothing that roses have been considered the queens of the world of flowers for many centuries. It is impossible to count all the types and varieties of roses, since we are talking about thousands of plants.
There are roses with miniature flowers two to three cm in diameter and bush sizes of 20 cm, to huge ones - with stems over 1.5 m and flower stems up to 20 cm.
Even a specialist cannot list all the color options for flowers: from all shades of white to dark red to almost impenetrable black tones.
The desire of breeders to develop a plant with completely black flowers has led to the emergence of several spectacular varieties of rich colors, such as:
- black magic
- black jade
- blackbacarra
- Blue Niall
- black Prince
Hybrid tea rose Black Prince is one of the most spectacular among the “black” roses of the old selection.
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Rose Black Prince description
Scientists and breeders have proven that roses can be any color, even in the wild, except blue and black.
All attempts to breed roses with such colors are doomed to failure, since there is no gene or combination of genes that will produce such colors.
All absolutely black roses are a myth; as a rule, they are white or cream flowers, painted with special dyes. It is enough to hold a light flower in a solution of even simple black gouache, and after a few hours it will acquire the desired black color.
Natural black roses are red roses rich dark tone. This also applies to the Black Prince variety, bred in Great Britain in the second 19th century.
Today, this is one of the ancient varieties that has not been replaced by new, more spectacular varieties. Due to its color, the Black Prince remains one of the most sought after varieties; the petals of this rose are actually dark red or dark crimson.
Since the edges of the petals are darker, the effect of a peculiar dark “velvet shimmer” is created. In bud, the flowers are darker; as they open, the effect of black flowers decreases and the roses gradually lighten.
If you look at an open rose black prince in bright sunny color, it will seem simply crimson or purple, so it is advisable to plant the flowers in light shade.
The height of the black prince bushes exceeds one meter and can reach 120 cm. The diameter of the bush is up to 80 cm. The leaves are dark green and reddish.
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Shoots with a small number of thorns. There are from one to three flowers on the shoot. The flowers are large, heavily double, up to 40 - 45 petals, with a well-filled center, the petals are slightly pointed.
In buds they reach a size of up to 9 cm, as they open - up to 14 cm, flower diameter - 8 cm. The aroma is quite strong, it contains notes of wine.
The plant performs well when cut. The dark color of the buds makes the bouquets unusual - solemn, suitable for men, since Japanese florists use dark, almost black flowers to personify perseverance and fortitude.
In the garden, to enhance the dark effect, it is better to plant the black prince rose in light shade, framed by two or three bushes of white or light cream varieties.
The disadvantage of this variety is its weak peduncle, which is why the large flowers droop slightly under their own weight, although the stems are generally strong.
In order for the black prince bushes to please with both the first and repeated flowering, you need to follow certain rules when growing them. growing.
Tips for caring for rose black prince
The soil
Soil for roses is suitable with a neutral or slightly acidic reaction. For the Black Prince variety, it is better to choose a more acidic soil; in this case, the color of the petals will be more saturated and very dark.
Heavy clay and light sandy soils with close groundwater should be avoided. Before boarding soil It is necessary to carefully dig up and apply organic fertilizers.
You will need approximately two buckets of rotted manure per square meter. For clay soil, it is better to take cow manure, and for sandy soil, horse manure.
Add a bucket of sand to clay soil, and add a bucket of clay to sandy soil. In medium-density soil, it is enough to add a mixture of turf, humus and leaf soil.
It is advisable to apply mineral fertilizers after rooting roses. Considering that the black prince grows mainly on rootstocks with powerful roots, the planting hole should be filled with fertile soil to a depth of 60 cm.
Watering
For successful rooting of a rose seedling, it must be watered regularly; adult plants also need regular watering; this should be done in dry weather at least once every five to six days, pouring at least a bucket of water under the bush.
Shelter for the winter
Variety The black prince is quite frost-resistant, can withstand negative temperatures down to -23, however, for the winter it is better to insulate it by covering it with a plywood box and filling it with a mixture of sawdust and peat.
It is better to do this when the air temperature drops below - 5 - 8 degrees below zero. Before sheltering, remove all unfallen leaves from the bushes. Cover the top of the box with waterproof material.
With the right agricultural technology, the appearance of the Black Prince rose pleases flower lovers with abundant remontant flowering, which continues until September.
