The noble variety 'Black Baccara' has a fascinatingly dark, burgundy red color that, depending on the light, looks almost black. It is a noble rose and comes from the famous French breeding family Meilland. The beautiful color is best shown when the rose receives the right care according to its needs.
How do I properly care for the rose 'Black Baccara'?
Caring for the 'Black Baccara' rose includes regular but sparing watering, fertilizing twice in spring and early summer, pruning in spring and summer, control for diseases and pests and autumn piling to protect against frost.
How should you water the Black Baccara rose?
'Black Baccara' does not like excessive moisture and should therefore be in a location protected from rain. Water them regularly (but little!), especially when it is dry, and allow them to dry thoroughly from time to time. Make sure that the leaves and flowers are not wetted with water.
When and with what should the rose 'Black Baccara' be fertilized?
Like all roses, 'Black Baccara' is a heavy feeder and should therefore be fertilized once in the spring before the leaves emerge and a second time in early summer. Organic fertilizers such as compost or horse manure are very suitable, but also special rose fertilizers (€10.00 on Amazon) provide the plant with everything it needs.
When is the right time to prune?
Noble roses are cut back in spring to stimulate the development of flower-bearing shoots. In summer, after flowering, a second cut is made.
How should you cut the 'Black Baccara' rose?
So that the 'Black Baccara' produces as many straight flower stalks as possible, it is cut back in spring to three to six strong shoots, each with three to five buds. You should also cut dead, frozen and damaged branches back to he althy wood. In summer, cut off the dead branches above the first complete pair of leaves. In this way you encourage the noble rose to bloom a second time.
Which diseases are particularly common with the 'Black Baccara' rose?
Mildew and black mold occur frequently, both of which are fungal diseases. The rose must be cut back severely and treated with an appropriate product to prevent further spread.
Which pests should you pay particular attention to with 'Black Baccara'?
As with all roses, aphids feel particularly comfortable on the 'Black Baccara'. Check regularly for infestation and treat the plant accordingly.
What is the best way to get 'Black Baccara' over the winter?
In contrast to other Baccara roses, “Black Baccara” is considered to be frost hardy. Autumn piling is recommended as protection against frost.
Tip
If the summer is very warm and sunny, the petals of the 'Black Baccara' will brighten up. The beautiful dark color is particularly noticeable when the flower is not yet fully open.
