Wild Blue Yonder Grandiflora Rose: Enigmatic Purple-Red

The Wild Blue Yonder grandiflora rose, introduced in 2006 by Carruth (PP18554, WEKisosblip, Blue Eden), captivates with large, high-centered blooms of a mysterious purple-red that shifts toward blue in cooler weather. A modern color breakthrough.

Classification and Heritage

Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee)
Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh)
Cultivar: 'Wild Blue Yonder'
Additional names: PP18554, WEKisosblip, Wild Blue Yonder? Blue Eden
Hybridized by: Carruth
Registered/Introduced: 2006

Growth Habit and Blooms

Tall, upright 4–5 feet. Flowers 4–5 inches, purple-red with blue tones, high-centered. Moderate fragrance. Good repeat bloom.

Cultivation Tips

• Sunlight: Full sun.
• Soil: Rich, well-drained.
• Watering: Regular.
• Pruning: Hard spring prune.
• Hardiness: USDA zones 6–9.

Landscape Uses

Rose beds, cutting gardens, specimen. The color is unique in the garden.