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Blue Moon Rose Fragrant Flower Plant (1-2 Feet Height)
Plant Characteristics
- Type: Hybrid Tea Rose, celebrated for its elegant, large, classic long-stemmed blooms.
- Habit: Upright, bushy shrub. The plant is grafted for earlier flowering.
- Size: Supplied as a plant measuring 1-2 Feet in height.
- Foliage: Features dark green, glossy leaves.
- Suitability: A resilient variety that can be grown in almost all Indian climates and soil types, perfect for both gardens and large pots.
Flower Details and Blooming
The 'Blue Moon' rose is highly sought after for its distinctive color and powerful aroma:
- Color: Produces unique lilac-mauve or lavender-blue double blooms, often described as a 'blue' rose.
- Fragrance: Known for its very strong, sweet, and romantic damask fragrance.
- Blooming: This repeat-bloomer flowers in flushes from spring through summer and into autumn, offering months of continuous blooms.
- Cut Flowers: Blooms are held on strong, upright stems, making them ideal for long-lasting cut flower arrangements.
Essential Care Guide
Sunlight and Climate Needs
- Sunlight: Requires full and direct sunlight (a minimum of 6 hours a day) for robust growth and the production of healthy, vibrant flowers.
- Air Circulation: Plant in a location with good airflow to minimize the risk of fungal diseases.
Watering and Soil
- Soil: Thrives in rich, fertile, well-drained soil, such as a sandy loam, with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0 to 7.5).
- Watering: Water regularly and deeply to keep the soil consistently moist, especially during active growth and warmer months, but ensure it does not become waterlogged.
The secure paper core packing method used for shipping plants helps ensure the plant is protected and well-ventilated during transit.