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Under natural conditions, there are no roses with blue petals. But breeders, through many years of experiments, managed to bring out such an unusual flower. Rose Blue for You has become popular, although the attitude towards her among gardeners is ambiguous.
The representative of the English selection, the Blue Fo Yu rose blooms until the first frost
Breeding history
The rose with blue buds was created by the Englishman Peter James in 2001. The Blue Fo Yu variety was officially registered in 2007. The selection used a hybrid tea variety Natural Beauty with a climbing representative Summer Wine and floribunda SCRIVbell.
Description and characteristics of the variety of roses Blue fo Yu
A description of the Blue Fo Yu rose and a 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 located vertically. The stems have sharp thorns. Green leaf blades of medium size, glossy. The variety does not grow above 80 cm, in width - no more than 50 cm.
Average frost resistance, the plant can withstand up to - 20 ° С
Flowering features
Unlike other varieties, Blue Fo Yu is not terry. There are 15 to 20 petals in the calyx. Diameter 6-9 cm. At first, the bud is conical, then it becomes flat-bowl.
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. In one inflorescence there are 3-7 pieces.
As gardeners note in the reviews, the petals fly around in 3-4 days. But, since the buds bloom one after another starting in June, the bush does not look naked. The flowering seems to be long lasting.
There are similarities with Rhapsody in Blue, only Blue fo Yu has a shorter bush and larger buds
Advantages and disadvantages
All cultures have their own pros and cons. Although breeders try to create varieties that are immune, disadvantages are always present.
Pros of the Blue Fo 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;
- cover for the winter.
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 planting material for roses because of 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 living buds. A piece of lignified shoot is cut off from the mother bush. Planting material is planted in pots with nutritious soil and watered regularly. Roots are formed within a month. Cuttings are planted in a permanent place when several branches appear on them.
Root formation in cuttings of Blue Fo Yu rose well in 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. Planting is done in early spring or autumn, a month before frost.
Growing and care
It is not difficult to grow a Blue Fo Yu rose. The main thing is to find a suitable place for planting. In the future, observe agrotechnical standards of care, take preventive measures to protect against diseases and pests.
Inflorescences of Blue Fo Yu roses consist of several buds
Selection of seedlings
Having become acquainted with the photo and description of the Blue Fo Yu rose, they begin planting. The selected material is examined first. If the root system is closed, then the roses are dipped into water right with the pot so that the plants are saturated with moisture.
If the roots are open, it is recommended to treat them with a hydrogel or dip them into the Kornevin solution.
Landing dates
Blue fo 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 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 boarding in the evening. If the weather is cloudy, it can be done during the day. Then cover the plants for 2 days so that the sun's rays do not burn them.
Landing place
For planting floribunda, shade or partial shade is chosen, since the bright sunlight burns the flowers. Drafts are also unacceptable for Blue Fo Yu. With regard to groundwater, they should not be high.
Landing rules
Planting a Blue Fo Yu rose is not much different from other varieties. A 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 size 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 turf 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
- The earth is tamped in the trunk circle.
The better the soil is compacted after planting, the less air bubbles will remain around the root system.
- Water well.
After irrigation, mulch is added to retain moisture and prevent weed growth
Watering and feeding
Rose Blue fo Yu does not tolerate high humidity, this must be taken into account when growing. Watering rose bushes in the evening 1 time in 7 days.
Blue fo Yu petals 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 introduced. In the future, fertilizers are applied under the rose bushes, which include nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium.
Trimming and shaping
A rose bush will be neat and tidy if you cut it off in a timely manner and form a crown. Sanitary pruning is required in early spring. During the operation, damaged shoots are removed.
Formative pruning is performed to give a beautiful roof and remove branches growing inside the bush. In the fall, the Blue Fo 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.
Preparing for winter
So that the rose bushes do not freeze in winter, the trunk circle is mulched. Then they cover them 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.Treatments must be carried out at least 3 times:
- in the 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 alone in flower beds or in a rose garden.
- If you need to plant greenery on the curbs or create blooming islands on the lawns, you cannot do without the Blue Fo Yu rose on the trunk.
A pink tree looks great against a background of green leaves
- It goes well with Rhapsody in blue, Amazing Grace, Liola, lavender.
- Designers often recommend planting hybrid tea roses next to the Blue Fo Yu variety.
Sky blue buds of the Blue Fo Yu variety look exquisite among multi-colored roses
- An excellent option for getting a hedge or gardening a terrace.
The Blue Fo Yu variety is grown by many growers as a pot culture.
Conclusion
Rose Blue Fo Yu, as noted by gardeners who have been cultivating for more than one year, refers to unpretentious plants. Rose bushes take root well almost throughout Russia. They are a real decoration that fits perfectly into any interior.
