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Hybrid Tea Rose 'Blue River'

CHF 51.95

Hybrid Tea Rose 'Blue River'

Name: Hybrid Tea Rose 'Blue River'
Brand: Rosa
Price: 51.95 CHF
Availability: OutOfStock

Rosa 'Blue River'

CHF 51.95

Double, globular flowers approx. 10 cm across
Two-tone: lilac centre, fuchsia-pink edges
Strong fragrance
Flowers from June to October
Awarded gold in Baden-Baden

'Blue River' is one of the most fragrant lilac hybrid tea roses. The double, globular flowers are lilac-mauve in the centre and fuchsia at the edges. They appear again and again from June to October and are excellent for the vase. A rose for anyone who loves unusual colours.

About this variety

Its colour makes 'Blue River' unmistakable. The double, globular flowers measure around 10 cm and show a soft lilac inside that turns to fuchsia towards the edges. They often open in small clusters. The fragrance is strong and sweet. The variety was awarded a gold medal in Baden-Baden.

At about 80–100 cm tall and 60 cm wide, this hybrid tea suits rose beds, borders or a large container. Silvery foliage such as cotton lavender or lamb's ear, white clouds of baby's breath and catmint complement its colour. Plant it near a path so you can enjoy the fragrance as you walk past.

As a cut rose, 'Blue River' is a special gift. Cut the stems in the morning when the buds are starting to open. Thanks to the long flowering season from June to October, you have a supply for the vase all summer. Even a single flower in a slim glass fills the room with its fragrance.

Planting

Plant the bare-root rose from October to April, as long as the ground is not frozen. Stand the roots in water for a few hours beforehand. Set the graft union about 5 cm below the soil. The spacing is 30–40 cm. A sunny spot and loose, loamy to sandy soil are ideal.

Care

Water evenly, directly at the roots if possible and not over the foliage. Feed in spring and again after the first flush. In spring, cut the shoots back to three to five buds. Remove faded flowers so that new buds follow. The rose is hardy in Switzerland; in exposed locations, earth it up a little in late autumn.

Specifications

Botanical name: Rosa 'Blue River'
Genus: Garden rose
Class: Hybrid tea roses
Supplied as: Bare roots
Flower colour: Purple
Flower size: 10 cm
Fragrant: Yes
Fragrance strength: Strong
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October
Flowering season: Early summer, High summer, Late summer and autumn
Foliage colour: Dark green
Height: 90 cm
Spread: 60 cm
Position: Sun
Suitable for: Bed, Pot and container, Wildlife garden and meadow, Cutting garden
Soil type: Loamy, Sandy
Drainage: Well-drained
Soil moisture: Moist
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil note: Suitable for many Swiss garden soils. A loose structure and good drainage matter more than a particular soil type.
Planting time: November, December, January, February, March, April, May, June, September, October
Planting depth: Depending on root or bulb size
Spacing: 30–40 cm
Number per m²: 7
Hardiness in Switzerland: Hardy in Switzerland
Hardiness by location: Hardy, also at higher altitudes
Hardiness zone (USDA): 3–4
Overwintering note: Generally hardy in garden soil in Switzerland. At high, windy sites and in containers, plan extra winter protection and avoid winter wet.
For containers: Only partly suitable for containers
Container note: Only recommended in a sufficiently large, stable, well-drained container.
Cut flower: Suitable as a cut flower
Naturalising: Not suitable
Naturalising note: Persists for several years in a suitable spot, but does not normally spread over larger areas on its own.
For bees and butterflies: Not attractive to pollinators