Majeekahead's Garden
Rose 'Rhapsody In Blue' (David Austin)
Genus: Rosa.
Species: Rosa glauca.
Bought from David Austin web site January 2008.
'Rhapsody In Blue' (Frantasia) - David Austin recommended variety
modern shrub rose, bred by Cowlishaw. semi-double sweetly scented. hardy and good repeat flowering.
this new variety has created a great deal of excitement around the world in rose trials. the colour is an irridescent purple that fades to slate blue and is almost certainly the closest yet to a blue rose. it will grow into a tall, bushy shrub that repeat flowers well and is very healthy. 4.5ft x 3ft.
January 2008 - it has not arrived yet but i have plans to plant it in the red/blue corner - along the fence where the foxes come in - thought the prickle might put them off!
feb 2008 arrived! planted with lots of organic soil improver and rose feed, i have secured the fence at the bottom with bamboo stick which should hold for a while. it's quite a nice size so should look lovely and do well here.
