Exploring Blue and Purple Roses 🌹

Hello, everyone! Today, let’s dive into the captivating world of blue and purple roses. Breeding these stunning hues is no easy feat due to the genetic complexities involved. True blue roses are nearly impossible through traditional methods because roses lack the pigment delphinidin. Purple roses, though slightly easier, still require meticulous hybridization and ideal growing conditions to achieve their ethereal tones.

Despite the challenges, these roses are worth the effort for their uniqueness and charm.

Here are some remarkable blue and purple varieties to consider for your garden:

Blue Moon Stone – A Japanese rose with a pure purple heart and a captivating cupping shape. While its blooms may shrink and lighten in high summer temperatures, its charm is undeniable.

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   Summer bloom is so.... Less petals, lighter color.

Blue Pompon (Kinda Blue) – This cluster-blooming rose showcases a true-blue color and performs reliably in hot weather.

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   Blue Storm – A Japanese prolific bloomer that creates a sea of blue, perfect for row planting.

   

   Strong fragrance.

   
   

   

   Blue Storm is absolutely blooming machine.

Coffret – A Japanese florist's favorite with a long vase life of 10-12 days and elegant cupping blooms.

This color change is real. She changed into green color after 15 days on the bush.

I have a very mixed feelings about Coffret, she isn't my favorite somehow.

Dolcetto – A durable florist rose with thick petals that retain their beauty even in rain.

Kong Meng – A Chinese variety bred for high-petal counts and exceptional summer performance.

Kone Meng --Great rose for HOT area!

Lavender Flower Circus – A thornless climbing rose with rapid growth and excellent disease resistance.

Thornless and shade tolerance.

Lilas – Known for its strong fragrance and rapid repeat blooms, it’s a Japanese masterpiece.

She is one of my favorites!

Rainy Blue – A must-have for cascading blue clusters in containers, resembling a dreamy blue rain. Highly recommended!

Royale Palace – Deep purple blooms with a regal appearance and fragrance.

Yves Sion – A Japanese gem that changes from light pink to purple in cooler temperatures.

Strong fragrance.

Ji Se – A whimsical Chinese rose with a foggy purple aesthetic.

Huan Zi – Unique for its pointed petals, nicknamed "beauty tips."

What’s your favorite blue or purple rose? Do you grow any of these beauties? Share your experiences and photos with us—we’d love to see them! 🌹