First Bloom of 'Blue Moon' Rose Is White—Is It Mislabeled?

'Blue Moon' is a mauve-blue rose. A first bloom that's pure white with petals dropping immediately is odd but not unheard of—new roses sometimes produce aberrant flowers initially. If subsequent blooms are also white, the plant was mislabeled.

Ensure the rose receives at least 6 hours of full sun daily; insufficient light reduces bloom quality and color intensity. Monitor the next flush before concluding it's the wrong variety.