- Rhapsody in Blue floribunda rose has large, loosely double, deep blue-purple blooms which gently darken to slate-blue as they age
- It is the nearest you can get to a blue rose
- It has a strong, fruity-floral scent so is wonderful when planted near an entrance, path or window where the fragrance can be fully appreciated
- It is a vigorous, easy-to-grow variety with a bushy, upright habit and healthy foliage
- Rhapsody in Blue has been awarded the prestigious RHS Award of Garden Merit and was Rose of the Year 2003
What you need to know:
- Plant Type: Floribunda rose, hardy
- Flowers: Very fragrant. Semi-double, blue/purple flowers, Jun-Nov
- Approx height: 90cm/3ft
- Approx width: 60cm/2ft
- Position: Sun
- Soil type: chalk, clay, sand, loam
Caring for your plant:
- When planting, sprinkle Mychorrhizal Fungi in to the planting hole and on to any exposed roots to encourage new growth
- Prune in January or February (by mid-March at the latest) – cut down to 15-30cm/6-12ins above ground level
