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Under natural conditions, there are no roses with blue petals. But through many years of experimentation, breeders were able to develop such an unusual flower. Rose Blue for You has become popular, although gardeners have an ambiguous attitude towards it.
A representative of the English selection, the rose Blue Fo Yu blooms until the first frost
History of selection
A rose with blue buds was created by the Englishman Peter James in 2001. The variety Blue Fo Yu was officially registered in 2007. In the selection we used the hybrid tea variety Natural Beauty with the climbing representative Summer Wine and the floribunda SCRIVbell.
Description and characteristics of the rose variety Blue Fo Yu
The description of the Blue Fo 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 and compact. There are many branches, and they are located vertically.The stems have sharp thorns. Green leaf blades of medium size, glossy. The variety does not grow higher than 80 cm, and its width is no more than 50 cm.
Frost resistance is average, the plant can withstand temperatures down to -20 °C
Features of flowering
Unlike other varieties, Blue Fo Yu is not terry. There are from 15 to 20 petals in the calyx. Diameter 6-9 cm. At first the bud is conical, then becomes flat-cup-shaped.
The petals are lilac-blue, the middle is almost white. There are many golden-yellow stamens, they are visible immediately when the flower opens. A large number of buds are formed on each stem. There are 3-7 pieces in one inflorescence.
As gardeners note in reviews, the petals fly off after 3-4 days. But, since the buds bloom one after another starting in June, the bush does not look naked. It seems to bloom for a long time.
There are similarities with Rhapsody in Blue, only Blue Fo Yu has a lower bush and larger buds
Advantages and disadvantages
Any culture has its pros and cons. Although breeders try to create varieties that have immunity, disadvantages are always present.
Advantages of the Blue Fo Yu variety:
- unusual color of petals;
- the peculiar smell of the buds;
- continuous flowering.
The disadvantages are:
- intolerance to heavy rainfall, due to which the petals fall off;
- at high temperatures the buds fade;
- for the winter it is necessary to cover.
Despite the existing shortcomings, Russian gardeners are not going to give up the Blue Fo Yu rose.
Reproduction methods
It is not always possible to buy rose planting material due to the high cost. But this is not necessary.After all, seedlings can be grown independently at home. To propagate floribunda use:
- cuttings;
- dividing the bush.
The cuttings should be no more than 10 cm with 3 live buds. A piece of woody shoot is cut off from the mother bush. Planting material is planted in pots with nutritious 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 Blue Fo Yu rose cuttings proceeds well in water
To obtain young roses, you can use the mother bush, the main thing is that it is no older than 4 years. The plant is dug up and divided into pieces, each of which must have roots. Planting is done early in spring or autumn, a month before frost.
Growing and care
Growing a Blue Fo Yu rose is not difficult. The main thing is to find a suitable place for planting. In the future, observe agrotechnical care standards and take preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.
The inflorescences of roses of the Blue Fo Yu variety consist of several buds
Selection of seedlings
Having become acquainted with the photo and description of the Blue Fo Yu rose, they begin planting. First, the selected material is inspected. If the root system is closed, then the roses with the pot are immersed in water so that the plants are saturated with moisture.
If the roots are open, it is recommended to treat them with hydrogel or dip them in the Kornevin solution.
Landing dates
Blue Fo Yu roses are placed in a permanent place in the spring. One of the conditions is soil heated to + 12 °C. If frost returns, the bushes are covered with non-woven material. In the south, in central Russia, work can be carried out in early September so that the seedlings have time to take root before frost.
It is recommended to plan landing in the evening. If the weather is cloudy, you can do it during the day. Then cover the plants for 2 days so that they are not burned by the sun's rays.
Landing place
For planting floribunda, choose shade or partial shade, since the bright rays of the sun burn the flowers. Drafts are also unacceptable for Blue Fo Yu. As for groundwater, it should not be high.
Landing rules
Planting Blue Fo Yu roses 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 hole 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 turf soil mixed with sand, ash, and urea.
- The root system of the seedling is straightened, placed in the center and covered with earth.
A mound of earth is made in the center so that the roots can be directed straight down
- Compact the earth in the tree trunk circle.
The better the soil is compacted after planting, the fewer air bubbles will remain around the root system.
- Well watered.
After irrigation, add mulch to retain moisture and prevent weed growth.
Watering and fertilizing
Rose Blue Fo Yu does not tolerate high humidity, this must be taken into account when growing. Water rose bushes in the evening once every 7 days.
Blue Fo Yu petals quickly fall off when water hits them
It is recommended to combine watering with fertilizing. This can be organic matter or mineral fertilizers. Newly planted bushes do not need additional nutrition if the necessary substances have been added. Subsequently, fertilizers containing nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium are applied to the rose bushes.
Trimming and shaping
The rose bush will be neat and tidy if it is trimmed 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 Fo Yu rose is pruned, leaving a shoot no more than 30 cm.
To prevent bacteria from appearing on the cuts, they are covered with thick clay or garden pitch.
Preparing for winter
To prevent rose bushes from freezing in winter, the tree trunk circle is mulched. Then they cover it with leaves and spruce branches. If rose bushes are grown in Siberia, then an additional box is placed on them and covered with non-woven material.
Pests and diseases
Most often, rose bushes are damaged by caterpillars and aphids. To combat them, you can use special drugs or folk remedies. Treatments must be carried out at least 3 times:
- in spring;
- when will flowering end?
- before wintering.
Combinations of Blue for Yu roses in landscape design
The variety is unpretentious and gets along well with many garden crops. This amazing plant fits into any design.
Accommodation options:
- Planting individually in flower beds or rose gardens.
- If you need to add greenery to borders or create flowering islands on lawns, you can’t do without the Blue Fo Yu rose on a stem.
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 Fo Yu variety.
The sky-blue buds of the Blue Fo Yu variety look exquisite among the colorful roses
- An excellent option for obtaining a hedge or landscaping a terrace.
Many gardeners grow the Blue Fo Yu variety as a potted crop.
Conclusion
Rose Blue Fo Yu, as noted by gardeners who have been engaged in the crop for many years, is an unpretentious plant. Rose bushes take root well almost throughout Russia. They are a real decoration and fit perfectly into any interior.
