Ht/Gr Wild Blue Yonder Rose
Short overview
Ht/Gr Wild Blue Yonder Rose is a rose cultivar often classified between hybrid tea and grandiflora types, valued for its distinctive lavender to purple-toned blooms. It is grown for its striking flower color, classic form, and suitability for garden display and cutting.
Key characteristics
- Plant type: Hybrid tea / grandiflora rose (Rosa cultivar)
- Flower color: Lavender to deep purple with smoky undertones (shade may vary with temperature and light)
- Bloom form: Large, double to high-centered blooms, borne singly or in small clusters
- Fragrance: Moderate to strong fragrance, often noted as spicy or citrus-like
- Foliage: Medium to dark green, pinnate leaves typical of hybrid tea and grandiflora roses
- Growth habit: Upright, well-branched shrub
- Mature size: Commonly around 1.2–1.5 m (4–5 ft) tall and 0.9–1.2 m (3–4 ft) wide
- Flowering: Recurrent blooming throughout the growing season
General growing notes
- Light: Performs best in full sun
- Water: Requires regular, consistent watering during active growth
- Soil: Prefers fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter
- Care considerations: Routine pruning and standard rose care support healthy growth and repeat flowering
Note: Flower color intensity, fragrance strength, and overall plant performance may vary depending on climate, soil conditions, and cultivation practices.