An excellent addition to any landscape or flower bed, Arctic Blue™ is a beautiful Floribunda type that bears fully double, fragrant, lavender blooms that feature a creamy white reverse, giving them an elegant Victorian look and feel. This profusion of uniquely colored flowers sits against a background of large, dark leaves that make the blooms even more pronounced in the landscape. Arctic Blue is drought tolerant and exhibits impressive performance in the garden, as well as an outstanding resistance to disease. Butterflies and other pollinators love this rose, both for its scent and color. An ideal variety for cutting gardens and borders, or as a privacy screen when planted in a group. The 4-5′ height makes Arctic Blue the perfect choice for surrounding a secret garden in the backyard. Bred by Christian Bedard. Rosa cv. ‘WEKblufytirar’ PPAF
Our 24″ Tree Rose option features the Arctic Blue™ Floribunda Rose grafted onto a 24″ tree understock, making formal containers and focal points in the border a breeze. All the training and pruning has been done for you, all you have to do is plant and watch it bloom.
Is Jumbo the Way to Go?
This rose is available in a Jumbo Bareroot size. Ideal for gardeners who hate to wait, jumbo bareroots have a considerable head start over our standard #1 size.
Jumbo bareroot benefits:
Field grown 2-3 times the size of standard #1 barerootYou’ll receive a hefty bareroot with 6-9 “flower ready” canes50% more blooms in the first year, guaranteed How to prune your #1 and Jumbo bareroot roses
Fortuniana Rootstock, The Best Option for Southern Regions
Warm-zone gardeners, this changes everything! We’re thrilled to now offer Fortuniana rootstock on some of our most popular rose varieties. Prized by rosarians for its superior performance, adaptability and longevity in Southern gardens, Fortuniana rootstock requires more effort for commercial growers to produce, which is also why these roses can be so difficult for home gardeners to find.
Fortuniana rootstock delivers:
20% larger blooms30% more flowersGreater vigor and adaptability in the South Resistance to root knot nematodesResistance to crown gall Success in sandy soils
Botanical Name:Rosa cv. ‘WEKblufytirar’ PP30951
Form:Rose
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:4 – 5 feet
Spread:36 – 48 inches
Spacing:36 – 48 inches
Hardiness Zone:4-10
Flowering Date:Late spring to fall
Planting Instructions:Dig a hole large enough to accommodate the roots. Spread roots around and fill in with dirt so that the crown is at soil level.
Shipped:#1 BAREROOT
Growth Rate:Moderate once established
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Purple, White
Flower Form:Very large, fully double
Foliage Type:Large dark green leaves
Soil Requirement:Well drained, humus enriched soil
Watering Requirement:Roses prefer a thorough watering but do not like ‘wet feet’. Water early in the day to avoid wet conditions into the night which can cause issues with fungus and disease.
Additional Information:Parentage: Blue For You x (Ebb Tide x Rabble Rouser)
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
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