blue roses

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  1. bluewillow

    bluewillow Apprentice Gardener

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    Hi all, i brought a rose last yr and its called bluemoon, it flowerd and looks more mauve than blue,can anyone give me a name of a rose that is more like a blue clour.thanks again.:)
     
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    Hi Bluewillow unfortunately there are no Blue roses in existence,:)Once in a Blue Moon is about as close as you can get at the moment.

    There,s one done with Photo shop,software.

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    Twice in a Blue Moon is closer!!! :WINK1:

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    Hi Val I do apologise of course you are right,please forgive this old Rosarian.I shall edit my previous post and then go and have a lie down:heehee::)
     
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    Is it not more of a Lavender color. My favorite, was in by bridal bouquet.
     
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    I tried in 3 gardens to grow this rose and failed everytime

    Plus hardly any flowers

    I grow Chevy Chase does realy well



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