Short description
Rose Black Prince (Black Prince) - description of the variety
The flower of the bush rose The Prince has a dark red color immediately after it opens. It then takes on a purplish-purple hue. This color is unique and unlike what other varieties of roses look like. This plant has a strong scent of rose oil. The buds are large (diameter is 5-8 centimeters), with many velvety petals, and have a round shape. The petals in the bud are densely arranged, their number can reach 40 pieces.
Under the bright sun
The flower blooms in the shape of a rosette. When flowering comes to an end, the petals begin to bend slightly downward. The park bush rose Prince has a small bush with a spreading shape. The leaves are dark green with a glossy surface and rarely grow on shoots. There are from 1 to 5 flowers on one shoot.
The height of an adult plant is 60-75 centimeters. English Rose The Prince can bloom more than once during one season.
This rose has a special color
detailed information
Other names
Origin
Rose English Prince - was artificially bred in Great Britain in 1990. Author of the first English roses, incl. and this variety - David Austin.
Application
Roses are popular among gardeners and landscape designers because of their spectacular appearance. Bushes can become a bright accent in any area and in a flower garden; they look great in rose gardens and in compositions with other beautiful flowering plants. Suitable for cutting and creating bouquets, sometimes used to decorate rooms.
English roses have a number of features. Firstly, the cup-shaped round or square shape of a flower with many petals, divided into 4 sectors, which can be weakly or clearly expressed (then the shape is called squared), catches your eye. Secondly, English roses do not bloom throughout the entire season, but in waves (the first is the most abundant). The stems of such roses often bend to the ground under the weight of the buds, especially in the first years.
The English Prince rose is a small, neat variety up to 60 centimeters high. The buds are lush, deep purple-lilac - this is a unique color; there are no other modern roses of the same color. Suitable for growing in containers.
Features of growth
The bush is quite compact and weak. Height varies from 50 to 70 centimeters, width - from 50 to 60 centimeters.
Climatic conditions
The variety tolerates frosts down to -23 degrees Celsius; in regions with colder winters, it is better to cover the bush for the winter.
The soil
Ideal: fertile loam or light loam with sufficient lime. It is important that the groundwater does not lie too high.
Landing
The planting hole is prepared in advance: drainage and substrate with a certain amount of humus are placed at the bottom.
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
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Rose English Prince has the following advantages:
- beautiful flowers and great aroma;
- withstands winter conditions well.
The following disadvantages should be noted:
- The plant needs quality care. It takes considerable effort from the grower to grow this magnificent rose.
- Resistance to diseases and attacks by insect pests is at a moderate level.
- Does not tolerate precipitation well.
The plant does not tolerate high humidity.
Diseases, pests and ways to combat them
The greatest damage to the plant can be caused by:
- Powdery mildew. All affected parts are cut out and burned, and the rose is treated with an ash solution infused for 5 days (1 glass per 10 liters of water).
- Black spot. Spring treatment with Fitosporin in 2 stages will help: first with a solution of 7 ml per 1 liter of water, and after a week - 3.5 ml per 1 liter of water.
- Rust. To prevent this, already affected bushes are sprayed with a solution of Bordeaux mixture in 2-3 doses with an interval of 7-10 days.
- Aphid. Sprayed with Spark, Bison, Commander.
- Leaf roller. The drug Molniya helps.
- Spider mite. Spray with Iskra-M solution in two approaches with an interval of 10-12 days.
Growing a Prince in the garden is an activity for true connoisseurs who are passionate about obtaining rare and unusually beautiful flowers. The rich lilac-violet hue and fabulous aroma are the most famous characteristics of this English rose.
Growing a flower
Proper planting of a plant allows you to expect that it will take root and grow well. Below is what needs to be done to achieve this.
Planting with seeds, seedlings, etc.
Park rose Prince is a hybrid, so propagation by seeds is not carried out. This is due to the fact that with this method of growing, seedlings will not inherit the qualities of the parent plants.
For your information! However, it is allowed to use seeds that were purchased from specialized nurseries. In the first generation, plants grown with their help will show all the advantages of this beautiful variety.
When independently propagating bushes, seedlings obtained by cuttings or layering are used.
What time does boarding take place?
Seedlings can be planted at the beginning of the growing season or the beginning of the autumn season. It is important that they have enough time to take root and begin to grow.
The bush requires moderate and regular watering
Selecting a location
For planting, it is recommended to choose an area that is well lit by the sun. The optimal length of daylight for the Prince rose is 16 hours. If there is slight shade on the site, the plant will be able to grow normally in such conditions, but flowering will not be as lush and long-lasting as in bright sunlight.
Important! It is not recommended to plant a rose in a cavity. It is better if a flat or elevated surface is chosen for this. This is important to ensure that excess moisture does not accumulate, which can contribute to root rot.
How to prepare the soil
Rose the Prince prefers soil that has a neutral or slightly acidic reaction. The more acidic the soil, the darker the shade of the petals.
The plant needs fertile, well-loosened and permeable soil. Chernozem loams can be used. Heavy clay or sandy soil is not suitable for planting a flower. There should be no groundwater on the site, which is located close to the surface.
Before planting, fertilizing is added to the dug area: compost or rotted cow manure. If the soil is sandy, you can use horse manure as a fertilizer.
In order to plant seedlings in the spring, you need to dig up the ground in the fall in the place where they will grow. In this case, it is necessary to apply 3 kilograms of organic fertilizers to each plant in advance.
Rose pruning
Step by step landing procedure
In order to plant seedlings, you need to perform the following steps:
- The holes should measure 35x35 centimeters in length and width and 40 centimeters in depth.
- When planting, you need to carefully straighten the small roots and cover them with soil.
- The rose seedling needs to be watered.
The grafting site should remain on the surface of the earth.
Plant care
Careful care ensures that the rose will delight the grower with luxurious blooms. The following outlines the basic rules for growing Prince roses.
Watering rules and humidity
The plant needs watering, which is done regularly. It shouldn't be too rich. As soon as the soil begins to dry out, it is time for new watering. You need to pour water on the ground next to the plant, making sure that it does not get on the stem. Typically, a bucket of water is needed for one plant every 5-6 days.
For your information! After the plant receives moisture (after rain or regular watering), it is necessary to thoroughly loosen the soil.
Fertilizing and soil quality
According to the description, the plant needs to be fed twice during the season. The first time this should be done is when the buds begin to form.
The composition of the fertilizer should be as follows:
- superphosphate – 25-30 g;
- ammonium nitrate – 10-15 g;
- potassium salt – 10-15 g.
After flowering is completed, a second application of fertilizer is made.
To do this you need to use the following composition:
- ammonium nitrate – 25-50 g;
- superphosphate – 50-60 g;
- potassium salt – 10-15 g.
A plant that receives the nutrients it needs to grow will grow well and be resistant to disease and pests.
Rose bushes
Pruning and replanting
Pruning is carried out in early spring. At this time, old, diseased or damaged branches are removed. If there are thickenings, then they must be thinned out by removing excess shoots. Formative and rejuvenating pruning is performed for the bush.
Features of wintering a flower
The Black Prince is able to withstand frost down to -23 degrees without loss. However, it is recommended to help the plant in winter. In autumn, dry leaves are removed from it and covered with spruce branches. You can also use a box of sawdust or dry peat for this purpose. In the spring, the cover will need to be removed.
During and after flowering
Luxurious rose bloom occurs if all care rules are followed. If they are not provided, the flower may become depressed and sick.
Prince Rose finishes flowering no later than the end of July. After this, it must be prepared for the onset of winter. The dormant period continues until the end of winter.
During flowering, the plant does not require additional care. After this, a second feeding is carried out, which will support the strength of the plant during the winter period.
rose flower
Diseases, pests and methods of control
The greatest dangers for this variety of roses are black spot and powdery mildew. If infection occurs, the affected leaves and shoots will need to be removed and the plant sprayed with specialized preparations.
What to do if it doesn't bloom
If this happened during the first year of the rose's life, then this is normal. Typically, flowering begins within the next year.
The plant needs good lighting. If this has not been ensured, then the rose may not begin to bloom.
If the pruning was too severe, it could require the bush to spend a lot of effort on renewing shoots. This procedure must be carried out carefully and in accordance with the rules.
For your information! If the rules of care are violated, problems with flowering are a natural result.
Prince rose blooming
Echeveria - species: agave, Pulidonis, Black Prince, Purpuzorum, Lilacina
Flowers are exactly what gardeners take such careful care of the Prince for. It needs to be given maximum attention throughout the active growing season.
- The first wave of flowering occurs in the first half of June. The bush produces a maximum of buds, which last for about 2 weeks.
- Then follows a long break: 2-2.5 months.
- Therefore, the second wave of flowering occurs (usually mid-September).
Alas, in many regions it is not possible to see the second wave due to climatic conditions.
During the entire time the buds are opening, it is necessary to create truly greenhouse conditions for the bush: cover it from rain and sun, regularly feed it, and immediately remove wilted buds.
Rosebud Prince close-up
What to do if it doesn’t bloom, possible reasons
Reasons for the lack of flowers:
- Lack of nutrients in the soil: urgent fertilizing is required. The sign is sluggish and skinny shoots.
- Incorrect pruning, the bush has grown, suffocating itself with extra weak shoots.
- Lack of lighting. The rose feels good in partial shade, but it needs sunlight 4 hours a day (preferably in the morning).
- The foliage is affected by a fungal disease or damaged by pests; treatment with fungicides and insecticides is necessary.
Flower propagation
When propagating rose bushes, cuttings or layering are used. Seeds are not used due to the fact that the variety is a hybrid and the qualities of the parent plants will not be inherited.
To obtain seedlings, you need to start working with the plant at the beginning of the growing season. At the same time, rose seedlings will have enough time for their rooting and development.
For cuttings, cut off a part of the shoot 15-20 centimeters long. It is necessary that there are at least three buds on it. The cuttings are planted in the substrate and provided with moisture and warmth. When they form roots and leaves begin to grow, they can be planted in a permanent place.
To get layering, you need to select a shoot and sprinkle it with earth in one place. It is necessary to water this area of the shoot regularly. When the roots begin to grow, the branch needs to be cut off from the side of the parent plant and planted in a new place.
By growing Prince roses, flower growers receive beautiful and unique flowers, which with their beauty pay off the work they put in.
History of selection
The variety was bred by David Austin in the UK in 1990. Received as a result of crossing Lilian Austin (1973) and The Squire (1977), which he had previously created. Registered by David Austin Roses as AUSvelvet, patented under the commercial name The Prince.
English roses were used as parent forms: Lilian Austin (AUSli - pictured on the left) and The Squire (AUSquire - on the right)
“The Prince” was awarded various awards and prizes received at international exhibitions: in 1999 in Augusta and Watauga, in 2000 in Rochester, San Antonio, Tampa (USA).
Recommendations for agricultural technology
The plant needs constant attention, loves good conditions and proper care. “Prince” is moderately resistant to fungal diseases: with high humidity due to too intense watering on the leaves or prolonged rains, as well as with insufficient air circulation, it can be affected by black spot and powdery mildew.
Therefore, when choosing a place for planting, it is recommended to avoid lowlands where water accumulates. Affected bushes lose their attractiveness and have an unkempt appearance. In such cases, damaged leaves and shoots are removed, and the bush is treated with chemicals (fungicides) or folk remedies to combat these diseases.
Important! Spraying is carried out in dry weather in the morning or afternoon, no later than six hours before the appearance of evening dew.
The variety prefers open places, well lit by the sun, protected from strong winds and drafts.
It is better to place seedlings in areas with loose, fertile soil that has neutral or low acidity, good air permeability and high-quality drainage.
Experts advise doing radical pruning in the spring, forming rounded bushes 50-70 cm high. After this, the “tender” shoots become stronger and better keep the flowers from drooping.
Watering is carried out at the root 1-2 times a week, depending on weather conditions. Adult plants require regular feeding in March-April and June-July, that is, in the spring to stimulate growth (nitrogen) and in the summer to maintain abundant flowering (potassium-phosphorus).
In the fall, it is recommended to apply phosphorus fertilizers to prepare for the dormant period.
The bush is able to withstand frosts down to −20… −24 ℃. In regions with a mild climate, roses do not need to be covered for the winter. In the northern regions, in the fall, when a stable sub-zero temperature has established, the leaves and remaining inflorescences are removed from the bush, then its base is hilled up and the root part is covered with straw, a special frame is built and wrapped in non-woven material.
The bright red-purple “Prince” from David Austin goes well with the delicate two-color “Prince of Monaco” bred by the French nursery Meilhan.
Flower growers who grow The Prince roses talk about the varieties and point out a number of serious disadvantages:
- tendency to be affected by black spot and powdery mildew, especially in unfavorable conditions (high humidity and excessive thickening of the bush);
- the need for shelter in regions with cold winters;
- weakness of thin flower shoots;
- low resistance to rain and sun.
Plant care
The flowering of a rose bush mainly depends on care. Watering, feeding, pruning and preparation for wintering are important for it.
Rose propagates using cuttings
Watering rules
Water the plant once or twice a week depending on weather conditions. The liquid should be poured under the root so as not to splash the leaves and flowers.
Top dressing
You can feed roses from the first year of their life. Fertilizers are applied after watering, otherwise you can burn the root system. For feeding, a solution of mullein or bird droppings, ash and herbal infusions are used. At the beginning of the growing season, preference is given to nitrogenous fertilizers. During flowering, it is better to add phosphorus and potassium to the soil.
Trimming
Rose bushes are pruned in spring and autumn. In the fall, all shoots that have not yet become woody are pruned. In the spring, all branches that were damaged while wrapping the bush for the winter are cut off.
Features of wintering a flower
Provided that the plant is grown in an area where in winter the air temperature drops to -25 degrees, the rose must be wrapped. The root system is covered with mulch, and the bush itself is covered with agro-material.
