'Rhapsody in Blue'

(Cowlishaw 2003)


Origin
  • The modern roses are the roses belonging to groups who appeared after the year 1867. The "first" modern rose 'La France' was introduced this year.
  • The floribunda group are a result of hybridization between polyantha roses and hybrid tea roses.
Flowering
  • Semi double flowers.
  • Purple-blue colour.
  • Flowers fades to a smoky blue with age.
  • Very good re-flowering.
 
  • 2004: New this year. Flowered 26th of June.
  • 2005: Flowered 19th of June.
  • 2006: Flowered 16th of June.
  • 2007: Flowered 9th of June.
  • 2008: Flowered 14th of June.
  • 2009: Flowered 21st of June.
  • 2010: Froze down during winter. Flowered 20th of August.
  • 2011: Flowered 26th of June.
  • 2012:
Growth and care
  • Scandinavian zone H-3/4.
  • Up to 1 meter in height.
  • Cut the strongest branches down to 30-60 cm. for good growth and flowering.
  • Weak branches is removed totally.

 

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