Rose Blue for you - characteristics where it is better to plant

Blue For You (Blue For You, Blue For You, Ellerines Rose, Honky Tonk Blues, Pacific Dream, Pejamblu) — belongs to the florinbunda class, roses with a bouquet type of flowering. The variety was first bred in 2001 by the English breeder Peter James, and was registered only in 2007. To obtain Blue Fo Yu, the scientist pollinated the Natural Beauty hybrid tea rose with the pollen of SCRIVbell and Summer Wine roses.

Brief description, characteristic

Blue Fo Yu has crimson or white bases of the inflorescence petals, the top of the petals is lilac-blue, the middle of the flower is white, the stamens are golden yellow. Due to the combinations of these colors, the color of the bud looks blue. The shade of the color can change depending on external factors (lighting, weather, planting site, composition and type of soil).

Rose Blue fo Yu

The height of a compact branchy bush is 60-200 cm; width - up to 120 cm; the diameter of conical or flat-shaped buds, distributed evenly throughout the bush - 4-9 cm; the number of petals per bud is 9-20, green semi-glossy leaves are of medium size. Shoots with sharp thorns are directed vertically. The flowers of the rose are combined into clusters, each of which has from 3 to 7 buds. There are stems of Blue Fo Yu.

Features of the variety

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

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Advantages of the Blue Fo Yu variety:

unusual color of flowers;
fast growth;
the abundance and duration of flowering (several times a season until the frost);
original fruity aroma;
unpretentiousness and high resistance to diseases.

The disadvantage is poor resistance to precipitation.

Use in landscape design

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Due to its advantages, the Blue For Yu rose has gained great popularity among flower growers. With proper care, rose bushes look symmetrical and elegant, the plant will become a real decoration of the garden.

Borders, flower beds and small rose gardens, as well as containers and large pots, are suitable for growing. The plant is tall enough to be used as a hedge. It goes well with lavender and roses from Liola, Rhapsody in blue, Amazing Grace and Queen of Sweden.

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There are some requirements for outdoor planting.

In what form is the landing

Growing many hybrid roses from seeds and cuttings is difficult and costly. Better to purchase quality seedlings in a botanical garden or nursery.

Two types of seedlings are sold for planting:

with open roots: the root system is treated with a hydrogel to protect it from drying out. Saplings take root for a long time, most often the rose gives the first flowers only in the second year after planting;
Closed Root: Ideal for first-time rose breeders, although they are more expensive than open-rooted seedlings.The roots are in a special soil, from which the necessary nutrients are constantly obtained. The rose blooms in the first year.

What time is the boarding

Planting seedlings should be done in well-warmed soil. The best time for this process is spring, but you can plant a rose in early fall.

Location selection

Partial shade is the best place to plant Blue Fo Yu, lack of light or direct sunlight can harm the plant. You can not choose places near groundwater and blown by the wind.

How to prepare the soil and flower for planting

Loamy soil with humus and good artificial or natural drainage is the best soil for planting an unusual beauty.

Before planting, the root system of the rose must be shortened by 30 cm and placed in a growth-regulating composition.

Planting procedure step by step:

Dig planting holes about 60 cm deep and 50 cm wide, the distance between adjacent plants is 1 meter;
Fill the wells to half with prepared soil, place drainage on the bottom;
Enrich the upper layer of soil from the garden with mineral fertilizing, ash, humus, leafy soil, sand and chalk. Then add the resulting composition to the hole.

Landing

Plant care

The main points in caring for a Blue Fo Yu rose are weed control, mulching and loosening the earth.

Watering rules and humidity

The flower needs to be watered once a week, about 10 liters of water is needed for one adult plant. In hot weather, it is recommended to increase the number of waterings.

Top dressing and soil quality

During the flowering period, the Blue Fo Yu rose is fertilized with special nitrogen compounds. In August, it is desirable to add potassium-nitrogen mixtures.

Important! These rules do not apply to flowers in the first year of planting.

Pruning

In spring and late autumn, rose bushes need to be pruned, especially for weak shoots to activate future growth.

Weak shoots need more intensive pruning. Do not shorten the shoots too much in the spring - this will slow down the onset of flowering. Before wintering, the plant can be cut more radically. After the procedure, the bush should reach a height of only 30-40 cm.

All buds and unripe reddish shoots are removed from the plant. They also carry out sanitary pruning, removing damaged and dry fragments. In the spring, attention is paid to formative and re-sanitary procedures. In summer, faded buds are removed from the plant - this contributes to a longer flowering.

Pruning

Features of wintering a flower

Blue Fo Yu roses are able to withstand frosts down to -20 degrees.

In autumn, after pruning, the plant must be covered: completely covered with sand or peat. If a harsh winter is coming, it is advisable to cover the tubercle on top with spruce branches.

Blooming rose

Blue Fo Yu rose blooms with unusual double flowers and emits a unique fruity aroma.

A period of activity and rest

The blooming period of Blue Fo Yu lasts from June to October. The rose blooms in two (sometimes more) long waves, each time a large number of buds bloom. The rest of the time the rose rests.

Care during and after flowering

During the flowering period, it is necessary to remove wilted buds from the flower, do not forget about watering and loosening the soil.

What to do if it does not bloom, possible reasons

Important! Do not worry if the Blue Fo Yu rose did not bloom in the first year of planting.

If this happens next year, you need to find out the reasons that may lie both as a seedling and in the actions of the gardener himself. Much depends on the landing site. In the absence of space, in the shade, close to groundwater and poor soil, the plant most likely will not bloom. It is necessary to pay attention to the neighbors of the rose, which can take away the necessary nutrients. Improper maintenance and pruning, pests and infections also affect flowering.

Flower propagation

Blue Fo Yu, like most floribunda roses, is propagated by cuttings.

When is it produced

Roses of the Blue Fo Yu variety are distinguished by a special sensitivity to air space, light and heat.Therefore, it is best to plant cuttings in the spring in a pre-prepared place with good lighting and protected from the winds.

Detailed description

From the shoot, which is already lignified, branches about 8 cm long are cut above the bud. The upper cut is straight, the lower cut is inclined. After that, the stalk is placed with the lower cut to the middle in the prepared seating groove. The distance between the grooves should be 15-30 cm. After planting, the plant is covered with polyethylene. Proper care of cuttings consists of loosening the soil, airing, feeding, watering and covering for the winter. When buds appear, they must be urgently removed, otherwise the root system may develop incorrectly, which will lead to negative consequences in the future.

Important! Cuttings are hardened in the ground for 2 years, in the third year they can be planted in a prominent place as a garden decoration.

Diseases, pests and ways to control them

Rose Blue For You resists many infections well. For prevention, you can use water sprays with the addition of copper sulfate or Bordeaux liquid. Possible flower diseases:

black spot - black spots appear on the leaves, the lower leaves turn yellow and fall off. Reasons: high air humidity and sudden temperature changes. Prevention: spraying with chemicals (Profit, Skor, Topaz, Fitosporin) with a weak mullein solution, nettle infusion or horsetail decoction. Remedies: Removal and destruction of infected leaves;
rust - bright orange bumps on shoots and leaves, which later darken, and their number increases. Reasons: high air humidity. Prevention: the same as for black spot. Remedies: removal and burning of infected bushes;
powdery mildew - the appearance of powdery bloom on shoots, leaves and buds. Reasons: lack of lighting, too dense plantings and (or) excess nitrogen in the soil. Remedies: remove the infected plant fragments, then spray with mullein infusion or water, followed by applying wood ash, rinse the plant after two hours.

The main pests of Blue Fo Yu:

bronzovka - large bright green-golden beetles that feed on petals, pistils and stamens. Fighting: collect and destroy pests early in the morning;
rose sawfly is a black-brown bee-like insect that destroys stems, buds and flowers. Fighting: cutting and burning damaged plant fragments;
green rose aphid - small insects that attack the rose in numerous colonies. They settle on leaves, peduncles, buds and shoots. As a result of damage, the shoots are bent, the leaves curl, the buds do not bloom. Fighting: spraying with a mild soapy solution with the addition of wormwood decoction, infusions of tomato tops, garlic, yarrow, hot pepper or tobacco. If these measures do not help, it is necessary to carry out treatment with insecticides: Aktary, Aktellika, Antio, Inta-Vira, Fitoverma, Fufanona

Important! The Floribunda Blue Fo Yu rose has fallen in love with both experienced gardeners and beginners. It adapts well to different climate conditions. Despite its unpretentiousness, the plant pleases with a long and lush unusual blue flowering. The rose is beautiful both alone and in a group with other plants. This beauty is a real decoration of the garden.