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Rose Blue Moon (or Blue Moon) attracts attention with delicate lilac, almost blue petals. The unusual beauty of the rose bush, combined with a pleasant aroma, helped Blue Moon win the love of flower growers.
A climbing rose can be a decoration of any site.
Breeding history
Translated from English "Blue Moon" means "Blue Moon". The plant received this name for the unusual cold lilac or blue shade of the petals of the buds. The Blue Moon rose variety was developed in the second half of the twentieth century (1964) by breeders of the Tantau company. It was a bush hybrid tea rose that quickly gained popularity among gardeners.
Ten years later, scientists discovered a random kidney mutation that gave the flowering plant the ability to climb. Biologists call this phenomenon climing, which translated from English means "to climb", "climb". An accidental discovery was the reason for the creation of a new species - the climbing rose Blue Moon (Blue Moon). It was originated by Australian Julie Jackson and American Fred A. Mungia.
Blue Moon has won two gold awards at international flower shows. This flower received a test certificate at the Baguenne competition, which was held in Paris.
Climbing variety Blue Moon was developed in the second half of the last century.
Blue Moon climbing rose description and characteristics
Climbing rose Blue Moon is a vigorous, spreading plant, the height of the stems of which can reach 3 m, and in regions with a warm climate and 4 m. The width of the bush is 70-80 cm. The dense and strong shoots of the Blue Moon have practically no thorns. The color of the stems is dark green.
The blue climbing rose Blue Moon is characterized by the presence of complex leaves, each of which consists of several simple, rounded-elongated and slightly bent outward leaf plates. Leaves are matte, dark green. The edge of the leaf plate is serrated. The leafiness of the stems is intense.
Rose Blue Moon is a re-flowering plant, that is, flowering occurs twice a season with a short break. The flowering period of Blue Moon is quite long - the first buds appear in early summer, and the last ones - in mid-autumn. With proper care, the gap between the first and second bloom can be virtually invisible. The result is the impression that the plant is blooming continuously.
Unopened blue moon buds are usually purple in color. Opening, they turn into large flowers, about 12 cm in diameter, with blue, purple or light lilac buds. Each flower basket consists of 25-30 petals, the shade of which depends on the location of the plant: in the shade they are lilac, and in the sun they are deep blue. The buds can be single or collected in small inflorescences of 3-5 pcs. In the process of flowering, the shape of the flower basket changes. At first it is a conical bud, and then a goblet bud.
The flowers have a pleasant, delicate aroma of rose oil with subtle citrus notes. It is noteworthy that the smell exuded by the flowers of the rose bush persists throughout the entire flowering period of the Blue Moon.
After the end of flowering, false fruits of a round-elongated shape with small seeds are formed on the receptacle.Seed material is suitable for propagation of the Blue Moon rose, but it is rarely used for this purpose.
The Blue Moon is a heat-loving plant, so a temperature drop below -20 ° C can be fatal for it. In the Russian Federation, the Blue Moon climbing rose feels good in the southern regions, but flower growers of central Russia who want to have this whimsical beauty in their garden will have to work hard.
For a climbing rose, you will have to build a support
Differences between roses Blue Moon and Blue Girl
In appearance, the Blue Moon climbing rose, as seen in the photo, is somewhat similar to Blue Girl.
Blue Girl and Blue Moon are highly decorative.
Both plants are re-flowering and have a long flowering period. However, there are significant differences between the two.
| Blue Moon | Blue Girl |
Type of plant | Climbing hybrid tea rose | Hybrid tea rose |
Stems | Strong curly, 350-400 cm high | Powerful upright, 60-70 cm high |
Leaves | Matte dark green | Semi-gloss dark green |
Flowers | Goblet, located singly or in groups of 3-5 pcs. The flower basket is goblet, consists of 20-25 petals of a blue or lilac shade | More lush than that of the blue moon, double flowers are located one by one. A double flower basket is formed by about 40 lavender petals |
Advantages and disadvantages of the variety
The Blue Moon rose has many virtues. However, it also has disadvantages.
One of the advantages of the Blue Moon rose is its unusual color.
Pros:
- high decorativeness;
- pleasant aroma;
- almost complete absence of thorns;
- re-flowering.
Minuses:
- poor frost resistance, which necessitates serious protection from winter cold;
- weak immunity to disease;
- the need for the construction of supporting supports.
Reproduction methods
There are three ways to propagate a climbing rose:
- Cuttings. Cut the cuttings about 12 cm each, treat the slices with a preparation for early rooting (Kornevin) and plant them in moist soil under a glass jar.
- Layers. After the end of flowering, one of the stems is added dropwise. When the cuttings take root, they are transplanted to a new place.
- By dividing the bush. Dig out a bush and divide the root system into several parts with a sharp knife. The resulting cuttings are transplanted to a new place.
Greenhouse conditions are needed for rooting cuttings
Growing and care
For a rose, a place in the open sun or in lace shade is suitable. The best time for planting is the second half of May.
Landing
The planting material is kept in water for several hours. This allows the roots to expand and also absorb moisture.
The landing algorithm is as follows:
- the selected area is dug up, a hole of the desired size is made and drainage is laid;
- the seedling is placed in the middle of the hole, the roots are straightened;
- cover the shoot with soil, deepening the neck by 2-3 cm;
- the soil is tamped, watered and covered with mulch.
Care
Blue Moon rose cannot be called an unpretentious plant. In order for her to grow normally and delight with lush flowers, she needs to be provided with proper care:
- regular, but not excessive watering, the frequency of which depends on weather conditions;
- loosening, which should be carried out after each watering, and removal of weeds;
- dressing, which during the entire growing season, roses are done 5-6 times using special complex fertilizers for roses;
- pruning - in the first year, damaged areas of the lashes and weak shoots are removed, in the second and subsequent years on the main lashes, lateral shoots are cut by ½, and old stems are also removed.
Rose needs moderate watering
Pests and diseases
With proper care, the Blue Moon rose almost does not get sick. However, dampness and cold summers can lead to the development of some diseases:
- Peronosporosis. The disease can be identified by the appearance of reddish spots on the leaves. You can cope with it by treating the plant with fungicidal preparations.
Peronosporosis affects both leaves and stems of a plant.
- Gray rot. A common disease characterized by the appearance of a yellow-gray bloom on the vegetative parts of the plant. The reason for it may be poor ventilation of the site. Treat the disease with fungicides. Processing is carried out twice with a break of two weeks.
Gray rot can cause plant death
The climbing rose is annoyed by harmful insects:
- Rose aphid. Its presence can be determined by the wrinkling of the leaves and the appearance of small black dots on them. Aphids are destroyed with the help of Alatar, Aktellik.
Rose aphid feeds on plant sap
- White penny. The appearance of foam on the lashes of the rose becomes a sign of the presence. To destroy the penny, insecticidal preparations are used.
It is better to remove foam, otherwise it will cause damage to the plant
Application in landscape design
The high decorativeness of the Blue Moon makes it possible to use it in landscape design to decorate fences, walls, open terraces and gazebos. Arches, pergolas and columns entwined with blue and lilac roses can become one of the main attractions of any site. The climbing rose fixed on the supports stands out favorably on the green lawn.
Clematis and conifers (cypress, thuja, blue spruce, juniper) will become good neighbors for Blue Moon. In front of the bush, you can plant undersized flowering plants - asters, lavender, sage, bells.
A climbing rose is planted at the entrance to the house
Conclusion
Rose Blue Moon is a highly decorative plant that requires competent care. However, the efforts made will not be in vain, as evidenced by the description of the flower and reviews about it. Subject to the rules of cultivation, the Blue Moon will delight most of the warm season with its extraordinary blue flowers.
Reviews with a photo of a climbing tea-hybrid rose Blue Moon
