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The Black Rose ?

What a question, do black roses exist? Some say they are secretly being grown in Europe or a secret place in Asia. Most say no, but a few say yes. There is a rose that has been around for a lot of years called the black rose. It is a deep red color . Black roses (roses of a pure black color) do not exist in nature as far as we know.

In reality no pure black flowers of any kind exist, that we know of yet. The so-called “black tulip” is actually very dark purple . Many people confuse the two. The Black tulip is very dark , and from a little distance it does look black. Upon a close examination you see its true color.

Rose growers have been trying to grow a darker rose almost black for many years, but as far as the rose world knows , no one has succeeded.

Fake black roses, can be produced in a couple of ways. Florists can make them by using floral paint on darker roses. They are painted to look black. Also another way is to use a special treatment with special dyes and powdered flower preservative. You mix together the preservative, food coloring and water and put it in a jar. Only fill the jar an inch or two in the bottom so you have a strong black color. After being in the jar a few days , it will soak up the dye and you will have a "black rose".

As I have said the mystery of the black rose continues. Even with the hand made varieties the meaning seems to be various. When I think of these roses, I think of bad things or death. All around the world it has different meanings in different cultures. This mystical flower is mostly associated with dark forces. But the myth still lives on today. Shrouded by more mystery and intrigue.

Some day in the future we may see a man made black rose. It could be on the horizion, but as now there, have been no true black rose breakthroughs in creating one. The roses with "Black" in their names are just a “name”, since the real black rose is really a deep red.

The Black Baccara Rose is a hybrid tea rose, and is perfect for a cut flower. Like all the black red roses, their flowers are more black looking before they are fully opened. These are some of the darkest natural roses you can find.

They appear to be more black in cool or cold weather. So if you live someplace a little colder your roses would appear darker most of the time.

So as this controversy goes on and on , as far as we know , mother nature has not ever produced a true black rose or flower. Some are close , but not true black.

But for now man can produce fake black roses threw different techniques. They are costly but they can be done.

One day a rose grower may stumble upon a variety and with a little help come up with a black rose. What a sight that will be to see. The beauty of the rose in such a color, will be truly amazing. All of us growers and gardeners wait for that day. You will go down in the history books forever being the first one in history to have a “true black rose”. What a day that will be.

By: Lee Martin Resource: http://www.WonderfulRoses.com

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Author: Lee Martin
Resource Site : http://www.WonderfulRoses.com
Come to the site and look around. Lots of good information, for everyone.
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Growing Roses : How to Make Black Roses

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If you have got   a flower garden, you must usually have the understanding to manage your plants properly for them to live longer and healthier as well. For doing that, the following suggestions might assist you .

1. Getting the fundamental necessities.
 
  Of course when talking about a plant's health, it should have adequate amount of fertile soil, sunlight and water. If one of these is lacking, it can greatly perturb their health. In dry or summer periods, a big quantity of water is required for your flowers.
 
Regarding bulbs, the depth measurement must always be precise. The stems of perennials and shrubs should not be mulched up too because it could reduce the ability to soak up the water. Furthermore, their stems would get rotten because of shortage of water.

2. Mixing annuals with perennials
 
Perennial flower bulbs don't need to  be replanted because they grow and bloom for a number of years while annuals grow and bloom for only one season. Mixing a few perennials with annuals means that you will usually have blooms coming on.

3. Deadheading
 
Whenever a flower head has already wilted, it is recommended to cut it instantly. This is referred to as deadheading and is really a great strategy for many more flowers to grow. However, by no means throw the wilted flower heads in your garden to prevent plant plagues from assaulting your healthy plants.

4. Distinguish bugs which are beneficial and harmful to the plants.
 
You will find a number of insects that may bring benefits to the plants like bees, beetles and butterflies. Their capability to deliver pollen from one plant to another plant can promote good health. In fact, around Eighty per cent  of plants with flowers  depend on these kinds of insects to maintain their existence.
 
  There are even other animals such as sowbugs, dung beetles as well as some microbes which have the capability to abet the decaying of dead plants. This process can improve the soils' status, which makes them provide sufficient nutrients for the plants to maintain survival.
 
 Other insects such as lacewings and dragonflies are natural predators of those bugs that do the real damage, like aphis.
 
Applying liquid fertilizer to your flowering plants will make them bloom for an extended time period.
 
 In conclusion, it's important to cut a branch once it is already damaged or dead. This can promote new growth of plants since the branch that you have cut will continue to grow.
 
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How can I save rose petals for a wedding in July?

I have several rose bushes. My cousin is getting married in July and is wanting to use the petals from my roses for the flower girl. How can I start saving the rose petals for the wedding that will occur in about a month and a half? The wedding is set for July 14, 2007.

I'm assuming you want fresh and that will be kinda tough. I would suggest cutting off entire heads of roses that are just getting ready to bloom.
Put them in a plastic container with a lid and a damp paper towel. Store them in the crisper in the fridge. Don't pull the petals off of the roses until you are ready to use them.

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