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Warwickshire, United Kingdom

I am interested in buying some Rose Blue Moons. I thought they were a pale lilac colour, however when looking at pics, they seem to vary, ie to a purple colour. Is there a particular variety I should buy?




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the difference in colour is probably more to do with the photo than the actual flower. It is a mauvey colour. If it is Blue moon then it is a genetically stable form. Buy from a good grower to be certain of the quality of the plant. Beales of attleborough are a good supplier, though not hat cheap.

11 Apr, 2015

 

The bluer the flower photo in the catalogue, the less inclined I would be to be from that supplier.

11 Apr, 2015

 

Take a look at its successor "Twice in a Blue Moon" bred by Fryers roses (Knutsford, Cheshire) - reckoned to be a stronger/more resistant variety. If you're not too far, a trip to the Blue Diamond GC at Evesham Country Park might be worthwhile as they are stockists of Fryers Roses.
Following my recent experience with the wrong camellia, I would suggest that if this is a rose you particularly want then wait until you can get one in bloom rather than risk falling prey to the mis-labelling bug.

12 Apr, 2015

 

Thanks everyone - I thought it might be that -the colour variation of pics. I shall def take a look at 'Twice in a blue moon' before I order from The Daily Mail selection of roses they have on offer.

12 Apr, 2015

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