Description
Rosa ‘Blue for You’ is a captivating shrub rose with unique, lilac-blue flowers that gradually fade to soft lavender shades. The blooms of this delightful variety are highly fragrant and appear in clusters above the glossy, dark green foliage, making it a perfect addition to any garden. ‘Blue for You’ has a compact, bushy habit and will grow to a height of approximately 80cm, making it suitable for small gardens and patio containers. This low maintenance rose is disease resistant and will bloom repeatedly throughout the summer, providing a wonderful display of colour and scent.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Blue for You Rose
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy through most of the UK
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘Blue for You’ can grow to a height of 0.9m and a spread of 0.8m.
- Did You Know That:There are over 100 different species of roses, and thousands of hybrids?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘Blue for You’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Rosa ‘Blue for You’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rosa ‘Blue for You’
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘Blue for You’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews. It is also known to attract bees, butterflies and other pollinators.