Blue Moon Rose
Rosa 'Blue Moon'
A stunning hybrid tea rose that captivates gardeners with its unique silvery-lavender blooms and intensely sweet fragrance. This award-winning variety produces large, perfectly formed flowers that appear almost blue in certain light conditions, making it one of the most distinctive roses in any garden. The vigorous, upright growth habit and excellent cut flower quality make it a favorite among rose enthusiasts seeking something truly special.
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Blue Moon Rose in USDA Zone 7
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Blue Moon Rose · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, moths, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Natural nematicide properties and repels aphids, whiteflies, and other harmful insects
Garlic
Deters aphids, spider mites, and fungal diseases like black spot and powdery mildew
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Chives
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and aphid deterrent
Clematis
Complementary root systems and provides vertical interest without competing for nutrients
Alliums
Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and Japanese beetles
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control rose pests
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause wilting
Large Trees
Compete for nutrients, water, and sunlight, reducing rose vigor and bloom production
Brassicas
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may attract pests harmful to roses
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Moderate resistance to black spot and powdery mildew
Common Pests
Aphids, thrips, Japanese beetles, spider mites
Diseases
Black spot, powdery mildew, rust, canker