Rose Blue for you
Blue for you is an English variety of Floribunda roses. Bred by Peter James in 2001 in the UK, registered as a variety in 2007. Produced by pollinating the 'Natural Beauty' Hybrid Tea Rose with a mixture of 'Summer Wine' Climbing Rose Pollen and 'SCRIVbell' Floribunda. The color of this rose is very close to blue, so it is considered that Blue Fo Yu is one of the bluest roses to date.
The bush is compact, branched, reaches a height of 60 - 90 cm, a width of 50 cm. Shoots are vertical, straight, with thorny thorns. Leaves are medium, semi-glossy, green in color.
The flowers are semi-double, 6 - 9 cm in diameter, contain more than 20 petals, evenly distributed throughout the bush. The shape of the flowers changes during the flowering process from a conical bud to a flat-cupped bud. Roses are lilac-blue in color with a white open center and golden yellow stamens. Flowers are collected in clusters, consisting of 3 - 7 buds. Depending on external conditions (lighting, weather, planting site, composition and type of soil), the color may vary.
Abundant flowering, begins in June, consists of two long waves. Roses are very fragrant with a light fruity scent. This variety is similar to a rose ’Rhapsody in blue', but differs from it in larger and lighter flowers, pronounced aroma and low growth of the bush.
Blue fo Yu is suitable for growing in central Russia, subject to shelter for the winter and planting in a place protected from cold winds. Average frost resistance: USDA zone 6b (up to minus 20 ° C). But in different climatic conditions, the plant behaves differently.
This rose prefers moderately moist, well-drained soil (easily permeable to air and moisture; for example, loam), rich in humus. Regular feeding and fertilization are required. Before wintering, you need to prune the shoots.
Advantages of the Blue fo Yu variety: rare flower color, unpretentiousness, abundance of flowering, good bush growth.
The disadvantages include poor resistance to rain.
The fabulous color and delicate shape of the flowers make this variety a charming and sophisticated decoration for your garden. It is ideal for single planting, flower beds, landscaping and small rose garden. Perfect in combination with 'Rhapsody in blue', 'Amazing Grace', 'Liola' and lavender. The incredible lightness and blue hue of this rose will not leave you indifferent.
Also, Blue for you can be found among rose growers under such synonyms as 'Pacific Dream', 'Pejamblu', 'Honky Tonk Blues', 'Ellerines Rose', 'Blue for Yu'.
