my so called blue/lilac rose has pink buds

staffordshire, United Kingdom

ok so the new rose i brought has buds that have started to openslightly and they are pink. purchased from a reputable garden centre. not happy but dont want to dig it up so will leave it. how can i make sure that next time i get the correct rose? oris it a case of pot luck and hope they get itright next time

29 May, 2009

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Mookins

you should take a picture and go back to the garden centre and show them...

im new to all this but maybe they start off pink and then change as they grow?

just a thought

x x x

29 May, 2009

Llew

Yes, hang fire there.
Buds often look a different colour to the main flower. If your rose is blue/lilac then it has pink tones and may well change when it opens.

My Maigold's buds have a lot of deep red in them but the rose is yellow and another I have has deep maroon buds but open a crimson red.

29 May, 2009

Llew

Hmmmm, couldn't edit my comment for some reason. Anyway, if you want to see what I mean, take a look at this:
http://www.growsonyou.com/photo/slideshow/82163--maigold-in-bud/member/llew

29 May, 2009

Nstressful

ah ok will see what happens whentheyopen.thanks for that guys

30 May, 2009

Mookins

x x

30 May, 2009

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