Rosa 'Blue Moon'
Blue Moon Hybrid Tea Rose
Description
This rose is tall and elegant, producing the classic long-stem rose. It produces individual blossoms and flowers repeatedly during the summer. 'Blue Moon' is mauve or sometimes a mauve blend color that is very fragrant. Flower buds are long and pointed, opening to large, double blooms. Growth is vigorous with up to 40 petals on one flower.
Plant Type
Shrub
Height Range
1-3', 3-6'
Flower Color
Lavender
Flower Season
Spring, Summer, Fall, Intermittent
Leaf Color
Green, Dark Green, Light Green
Bark Color
n/a
Fruit Color
n/a
Fruit Season
n/a
Sun
Full
Water
High
Growth Rate
Fast
Soil Type
Loam
Soil Condition
Average, Rich, Well-drained
Soil pH
Neutral
Adverse Factors
Thorns/Spines
Design Styles
English Cottage, Formal, Mediterranean, Spanish
Accenting Features
Showy Flowers, Specimen
Seasonal Interest
Spring, Summer, Fall
Location Uses
Foundation, Patio
Special Uses
Container, Cut Flowers
Attracts Wildlife
n/a
Water Saving Tip:
In shrub areas, convert from spray sprinklers to bubbler or drip systems that apply water directly to roots.
Occasionally check the soil's moisture level around shrubs before and after watering to determine if watering times are appropriate.