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Blue Roses: The Truth Behind the Names and the Quest for True Blue

Despite many roses bearing "blue" in their names, no truly blue rose exists yet. Some are lilac/lavender—like Blueberry Hill and Veilchenblau. Australia leads genetic research, having identified the blue color gene, but development continues.

Popular "Blue" Varieties

Blueberry Hill

Hardy zones 5-9, 4 feet tall. Lilac blossoms with unusual sweet apple fragrance.

Veilchenblau

Popular climber, early bloomer, very fragrant, nearly thornless. Lavender-blue blossoms with white touches.

Neptune

Hybrid tea, lavender with purple tones. Distinctive sweet fragrance. Disease resistant.

Shocking Blue

Floribunda with lavender blooms, distinct citrus fragrance. Valued for cut flowers.

Blue Girl

Hybrid tea, beautiful lilac flowers (up to 40 petals), fragrant, vigorous re-bloomer.

Midnight Blue

Shrub rose, medium-sized, spicy clove fragrance, purple flowers (up to 20 petals), disease resistant.

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