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Why we like this plant
If you’re after an extraordinary mauve‑blue rose with persistent bloom, rich scent, and low-maintenance nature, this one’s for you. Its charming colour transitions, generous flowering, and pollinator-friendly credentials make it a standout choice for both beds and containers.
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About this plant
A captivating floribunda rose, ‘Blue for You’ bears clusters of semi-double blooms in dusky mauve–lilac that age to a slate‑blue tone. This variety offers a delightful, noticeable fragrance reminiscent of violets and is renowned for its vigorous, rounded growth habit. It blooms prolifically from late spring through to autumn, attracting pollinators and bringing year-round colour and scent to any garden setting.
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Key features
- Clusters of mauve-lilac to slate-blue semi-double flowers
- Sweet, violet-like fragrance
- Repeat flowering from May through October
- Rounded, bushy, almost thornless growth habit
- Good disease resistance and pollinator appeal
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Eventual height and
spread75–90 cm | Spread: 50–100 cm
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Growth
habitA neat, rounded bush rose with sturdy stems carrying abundant flower clusters throughout the season.
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Moisture
Moderate—keep soil moist but not waterlogged, especially during hot weather.
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Position in
the GardenThis rose thrives in a sunny, sheltered border or patio pot, where it can enjoy full light and showcase its fragrant flower clusters.
Planting guide
Plant in fertile, well‑drained soil in a sunny spot, ensuring the bud union sits at soil level. Space about 60 cm apart. Water in well and apply a layer of mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Care tips
Water deeply during dry spells and apply rose fertiliser in spring and midsummer to support vigorous growth and prolonged flowering. Remove spent blooms to encourage repeat flushes. In late winter, prune back lightly to preserve shape and open up the plant to air and light.
Winter care
In late autumn, apply a protective mulch around the base. Prune in late winter or early spring, removing dead, weak or crossing stems down to healthy buds.