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'Blue River ®' rose Description
Photo courtesy of cjkchristina
HMF Ratings:
34 favorite votes. Average rating:
GOOD+.
ARS:
Mauve or mauve blend Hybrid Tea. Registration name: KORsichtExhibition name: Blue River ®
Bloom:
Lilac, fuchsia / magenta edges. Strong fragrance. 35 petals. Average diameter 4". Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, high-centered bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Habit:
Medium, bushy, upright. Medium, semi-glossy, medium green foliage.
Height: 3' to 4' (90 to 120cm). Width: up to 2' (up to 60cm).
Growing:
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for cut flower or garden. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that.
Patents:
New Zealand - Patent No: 477 on 18 Jul 1989
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