Rose - Blue For You

Common Name:
Rose 'Blue For You'

Description:
Rose 'Blue For You' is a highly unique floribunda rose, admired for its rare and enchanting mauve to smoky-lilac blooms, which deepen with age and cooler weather. Sometimes referred to as a "blue rose" due to its cool-toned petals, this variety stands out in any garden for its unusual colouring and strong, sweet fragrance with hints of citrus and spice. The semi-double blooms appear in generous clusters, opening to reveal golden stamens that add contrast and charm. Flowering prolifically from late spring through to autumn, 'Blue For You' performs well in Melbourne's temperate climate, especially when planted in full sun and enriched, well-drained soil. It's a compact, bushy grower that makes a statement in garden beds, mixed borders, or pots, and its fragrant flowers are excellent for cutting.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1–1.2 m

• Width: 0.9 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Mauve

• Smoky lilac

• Lavender-blue tones

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots

• Scented flowers

• Suitable for Cut Flowers

• Disease Resistant

• Perennial

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may also cause physical injury.

Companion Plants:

• Salvia

• Lavender

• Lamb's Ear (Stachys byzantina)

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Penstemon

• Silver foliage plants like Artemisia or Dusty Miller