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In natural conditions, there are no roses with blue petals. But breeders, through many years of experimentation, managed to bring out such an unusual flower. Rose Blue for Yu (Blue for You) has become popular, although gardeners have an ambiguous attitude towards it.
The representative of the English selection rose Blue for Yu blooms until the first frost
History of breeding
A rose with blue buds was created by the Englishman Peter James in 2001. The Blue for Yu variety was officially registered in 2007. The hybrid tea variety Natural Beauty with the climbing representative of Summer Wine and the floribunda SCRIVbell was used in the selection.
Description and characteristics of the rose variety Blue for Yu
The description of the Blue for Yu rose and the photo of the flower culture are very important when choosing. Gardeners are also interested in characteristics, advantages and disadvantages.
Appearance
The bush is small, compact. There are many branches, and they are arranged vertically. Stems have sharp spines. Green leaf blades of medium size, glossy. The variety does not grow above 80 cm, in width – no more than 50 cm.
Frost resistance is average, the plant can withstand up to -20 ° C
Features of flowering
Unlike other varieties, Blue pho Yu is not terry. The calyx contains 15 to 20 petals. Diameter 6-9 cm. At first, the bud is conical, then it becomes flat-cupped.
The petals are lilac-blue, the middle is almost white. There are many golden yellow stamens, they are immediately visible when the flower opens. A large number of buds are formed on each stem. In one inflorescence 3-7 pieces.
As gardeners note in the reviews, the petals fly around in 3-4 days. But, since the buds, starting from June, bloom one after another, the bush does not look naked. The bloom seems to be long lasting.
There is a similarity with Rhapsody in Blue, only Blue for Yu has a lower bush, and larger buds
Advantages and disadvantages
Every culture has its pros and cons. Although breeders try to create varieties that have immunity, there are always disadvantages.
Advantages of the Blue for Yu variety:
- unusual color of the petals;
- a peculiar smell of buds;
- continuous flowering.
The disadvantages are:
- intolerance to heavy rainfall, due to which the petals crumble;
- at high temperatures, the buds fade;
- needs to be covered for the winter.
Despite the existing shortcomings, gardeners are not going to refuse the Blue for Yu rose.
Methods of reproduction
It is not always possible to buy planting material for roses due to the high cost. But this is not necessary. After all, seedlings can be grown independently at home. For reproduction floribunda use:
- cuttings;
- division of the bush.
The stalk should be no more than 10 cm with 3 live buds. A piece of lignified shoot is cut off from the mother bush. Planting material is planted in pots with nutrient soil and watered regularly. Roots form within a month. Cuttings are planted in a permanent place when several branches appear on them.
Root formation in the cuttings of the Blue for Yu rose goes well in the water
To obtain young roses, you can use the mother bush, as long as it is not older than 4 years. The plant is dug up and divided into pieces, each of which must have roots. Landing is done in early spring or autumn, a month before frost.
Cultivation and care
Growing a Blue for Yu rose is easy. The main thing is to find a suitable place for landing. In the future, observe agrotechnical standards of care, take preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.
Inflorescences of roses of the Blue for Yu variety consist of several buds
Selection of seedlings
After getting acquainted with the photo and description of the Blue for Yu rose, they begin to plant. First, inspect the selected material. If the root system is closed, then the roses are lowered directly from the pot into the water so that the plants are saturated with moisture.
If the roots are open, then it is recommended to treat them with a hydrogel or lower them into the Kornevin solution.
Terms of planting
Blue for Yu roses are placed in a permanent place in the spring. One of the conditions is the soil warmed up to + 12 ° С. In the event of a return of frost, the bushes are covered with non-woven material. In the south, in central Our Country, work can be carried out in early September, so that the seedlings have time to take root before frost.
Landing is recommended to plan for the evening. If the weather is cloudy, it can be during the day. Then cover the plants for 2 days so that they are not burned by the sun’s rays.
Place for planting
For planting floribunda, shade or partial shade is chosen, since bright sunlight burns the flowers. Drafts for Blue pho Yu are also unacceptable. As for groundwater, they should not be high.
Rules of landing
Planting roses Blue for Yu is not much different from other varieties. The hole is dug in advance so that the soil has time to settle. When planting several rose bushes, the step is 50 cm.
Stages of work:
- The dimensions of the pit should be larger than the root system. It is dug to a depth of 60 cm.
- The bottom is filled with drainage, then 2/3 of the volume with soddy soil mixed with sand, ash, urea.
- At the seedling, the root system is straightened, placed in the center and sprinkled with earth.
In the center they make a mound of earth so that the roots can be directed straight down
- They tamp the earth in the trunk circle.
The better the soil is compacted after planting, the less air bubbles will remain around the root system.
- Well watered.
Mulch is added after irrigation to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.
Watering and top dressing
Rosa Blue for Yu does not tolerate high humidity, this must be taken into account when growing. Rose bushes are watered in the evening 1 time in 7 days.
The petals of Blue Fo Yu quickly crumble when water hits them.
Watering is recommended to be combined with top dressing. It can be organic or mineral fertilizers. Newly planted bushes do not need additional nutrition if the necessary substances have been added. In the future, fertilizers are applied under the rose bushes, which include nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Trimming and shaping
The rose bush will be neat and tidy if it is cut in a timely manner and the crown is formed. In early spring, sanitary pruning is required. During the operation, damaged shoots are removed.
Formative pruning is performed to give a beautiful roof and remove branches growing inside the bush. In autumn, the Blue for Yu rose is cut off, leaving a shoot no more than 30 cm.
To prevent bacteria from appearing on the sections, they are covered with thick clay or garden pitch.
Preparation for winter
To prevent rose bushes from freezing out in winter, the trunk circle is mulched. Then cover with foliage and spruce branches. If rose bushes are grown in Siberia, then a box is additionally installed on them and covered with non-woven material.
Pests and diseases
Most often, caterpillars and aphids harm rose bushes. To combat them, you can use special drugs or folk remedies. Processing must be carried out at least 3 times:
- spring;
- when flowering ends;
- before wintering.
Blue for Yu rose combinations in landscape design
The variety is unpretentious, gets along well with many garden crops. This amazing plant fits into any design.
Accommodation options:
- Planting singly in flower beds or in a rose garden.
- If you need to plant greenery on borders or create flowering islands on lawns, you can’t do without a Blue for Yu rose on a bole.
The pink tree looks great against the background of green leaves.
- Pairs well with Rhapsody in blue, Amazing Grace, Liola, Lavender.
- Designers often recommend planting hybrid tea roses next to the Blue for Yu variety.
Sky-blue buds of the Blue for Yu variety look elegant among multi-colored roses
- A great option for getting a hedge or landscaping a terrace.
Variety Blue pho Yu is grown by many flower growers as a pot culture
Conclusion
Rosa Blue Fo Yu, as gardeners who have been cultivating for more than one year, refers to unpretentious plants. Rose bushes take root well almost throughout Our Country. They are a real decoration, fits perfectly into any interior.
