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Roses 'Blue Moon'
Rosa 'Blue Moon'
The roses 'Blue Moon' is set apart from other cultivars in the genus with its densely-petalled lavender-blue flowers. A cultivar of the lavender 'Sterling Silver' and an unnamed seedling, gardeners cherish the roses 'Blue Moon' for its versatility, using it in beds, borders, and containers. Its large blooms and long stems make it an ideal cut flower.
Hardiness Zones
4 to 9
Key Facts About Roses 'Blue Moon'
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Attributes of Roses 'Blue Moon'
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
70 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 35 ℃
Scientific Classification of Roses 'Blue Moon'
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Common Pests & Diseases
Transplant
24-36 inches
For roses 'Blue Moon', the window from early to late spring, when the soil is workable yet cool, is prime for transplanting. Select a spot with well-drained soil and ample sunlight. Gentle care while transplanting ensures a seamless transition to their new home.
Transplant Techniques 
Pruning
Early spring, Late winter
With stunning lavender-blue blooms, roses 'Blue Moon' are known for their fragrance and captivating color. Prune in late winter or early spring, before new growth starts. Remove dead or damaged canes and thin out the center to promote air circulation. Cut back canes by about one-third to a healthy outward-facing bud to encourage vibrant blooms. Pruning enhances plant health and flower quality, improves air circulation, and maintains a desirable shape.
Pruning techniques 
Propagation
Autumn,Winter
Roses 'Blue Moon' thrives when propagated through cuttings, which provides an effective way to replicate the unique characteristics of the plant. Begin by selecting a healthy, non-flowering shoot and cut a section measuring 4-6 inches. The cutting should include several leaves and be taken from the current season's growth. Dip the base of the cutting into rooting hormone to encourage root development. Next, plant the cutting in a well-draining, sterile potting mix. Ensure the cutting is kept moist and in a warm environment with indirect light. Roots typically develop within a few weeks, after which the cutting can be transplanted into the garden or a larger pot.
Propagation Techniques Interveinal yellowing
Interveinal yellowing in Roses 'Blue Moon' is characterized by yellowing between the veins of leaves, indicating potential nutrient deficiency or disease, which can be detrimental to overall plant health and vigor.
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Dark spots
Dark spots is a fungal disease, significantly affecting the health and vigor of Roses 'Blue Moon'. It leads to the discoloration of foliage, potentially hindering flowering and causing overall decline in plant aesthetics.
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Scars
Scars on Roses 'Blue Moon' refer to physical damage, often from environmental factors or pests, impairing plant aesthetics and health, potentially exposing tissues to pathogens.
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Stem blackening
Stem blackening in Roses 'Blue Moon' is a disease that causes dark discoloration and degradation of plant tissues, affecting health and visual appeal. It may lead to reduced vigor and ultimately death if untreated.
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Non-base branch withering
Non-base branch withering affects various plants, including Roses 'Blue Moon', leading to wilting, discoloration, and potential plant death without proper management.
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Yellow edges
Yellow edges is a plant disease primarily characterized by yellowing of leaf edges on Roses 'Blue Moon'. This widespread issue can potentially affect overall plant health, impeding blooming and causing leaf fall, thereby leading to a drastic reduction in the plant's aesthetic value.
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Notch
Notch disease, affecting Roses 'Blue Moon', is characterized by discrete indentations on leaves and petals. This malady detrimentally impacts aesthetics and vitality of Roses 'Blue Moon', leading to compromised health and potentially reduced blooming.
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Wounds
Wounds in Roses 'Blue Moon' usually result from physical injury during handling or pest infestation. The impact includes stunted growth, susceptibility to diseases, and possible eventual death. The severity increases the plant's vulnerability to other afflictive conditions.
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Flower withering
Flower withering is a disease suffered by Roses 'Blue Moon', causing its blooms to deteriorate prematurely. This condition negatively affects the overall aesthetics and health of the plant, often resulting from poor growing conditions, neglect, or pests.
Read More
Leaf wilting
Leaf wilting is a condition observed in Roses 'Blue Moon', causing the plant's foliage to droop or shrivel. It is often a sign of disease or stress and if untreated can lead to plant death. Understanding its cause and treatment is crucial for maintaining plant health.
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Branch withering
Branch withering in Roses 'Blue Moon' results in the gradual dieback of branches, negatively impacting the plant's health and aesthetics. This guide outlines the disease's cause, symptoms, activity period, cure, infectiousness, lethality, prevention, and answers FAQs.
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Spots
Spots is a disease affecting leaves and stems of Roses 'Blue Moon', characterized by discolored patches. It impedes photosynthesis, weakens aesthetics, and, in severe cases, can lead to plant death.
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Whole plant withering
Whole plant withering is a severe disease affecting Roses 'Blue Moon', causing a steady decline in plant health, eventually leading to death. The disease impacts the plant's vascular system, disrupting water and nutrient flow, leading to total plant desiccation.
Read More
Aphid
Aphids are small, sap-sucking pests that target 'Roses 'Blue Moon',' weakening the plant by draining nutrients. These pests also transmit viruses and excrete honeydew, promoting sooty mold growth.
Read More
Leaf blotch
Leaf blotch primarily affects Roses 'Blue Moon', leading to aesthetic damage and potentially weakening the plant. It manifests as dark spots and deformed leaves, significantly impacting health and bloom quality.
Read More
Flower rot
Flower rot, a serious fungal disease affecting Roses 'Blue Moon', impacts bloom vitality and overall plant health. If left unchecked, it can lead to plant mortality, hence regular checks're crucial for early detection and treatment.
Read More
Scale insect
Scale insects are pests that infest Roses 'Blue Moon', sucking sap and weakening plants. Infestations cause foliage yellowing, growth stunting, and sooty mold from honeydew excretion, particularly detrimental to blooms and overall vitality.
Read More
Leaf yellowing
Leaf yellowing is a condition affecting the plant Roses 'Blue Moon', leading to discoloration and potential loss of vigor or death. This guide details its causes, symptoms, times of activity, cure, and prevention measures.
Read More
Leaf tip withering
Leaf tip withering in 'Roses 'Blue Moon'' is a condition causing the tips of leaves to dry out and die, potentially affecting plant vigor and bloom quality. It can stem from various environmental or biological factors important for the plant's health.
Read More
Whole leaf withering
Whole leaf withering is a condition leading to the desiccation and potential death of Roses 'Blue Moon' leaves. It stresses the plant and can diminish its aesthetic value and vigor.
Read More
Leaf drooping
Leaf drooping in Roses 'Blue Moon' is a condition leading to the sagging of foliage, usually indicating water or nutrient stress rather than a specific disease. It can severely affect plant aesthetics and vitality.
Read More
Dark blotch
Dark blotch is a fungus-induced disease affecting Roses 'Blue Moon'. It occurs when Diplocarpon rosae spores infect plant tissues, causing blight and defoliation. This, in turn, reduces overall plant health, yield, and hampers aesthetic appeal.
Read More
Flower wilting
Flower wilting is a common predicament that affects Roses 'Blue Moon', causing its trademark petals to droop and discolor. Rooted in various factors, its severity can stunt growth, impact fruit-bearing capacity and compromise overall health.
Read More
Mealybug
Mealybug disease notably affects Roses 'Blue Moon', showcasing symptoms like distorted growth and sticky residues. These pests drain the plant's sap, leading to weakened vitality and potential susceptibility to other pathogens.
Read More
Black mold
Black mold on Roses 'Blue Moon' is a fungal infection that causes unsightly dark spots on foliage and impairs plant health. It often arises in high-humidity environments and can spread if not managed promptly.
Read More
Leaf white mold
Leaf white mold on Roses 'Blue Moon' is a fungal infection that manifests as white, cottony patches on leaves, potentially resulting in defoliation and reduced vigor.
Read More
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Roses 'Blue Moon'
Rosa 'Blue Moon'
The roses 'Blue Moon' is set apart from other cultivars in the genus with its densely-petalled lavender-blue flowers. A cultivar of the lavender 'Sterling Silver' and an unnamed seedling, gardeners cherish the roses 'Blue Moon' for its versatility, using it in beds, borders, and containers. Its large blooms and long stems make it an ideal cut flower.
Hardiness Zones
4 to 9
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Key Facts About Roses 'Blue Moon'
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Attributes of Roses 'Blue Moon'
Lifespan
Perennial
Plant Type
Shrub
Plant Height
1 m
Spread
70 cm
Leaf type
Deciduous
Ideal Temperature
5 - 35 ℃
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Common Pests & Diseases
Interveinal yellowing
Interveinal yellowing in Roses 'Blue Moon' is characterized by yellowing between the veins of leaves, indicating potential nutrient deficiency or disease, which can be detrimental to overall plant health and vigor.
Dark spots
Dark spots is a fungal disease, significantly affecting the health and vigor of Roses 'Blue Moon'. It leads to the discoloration of foliage, potentially hindering flowering and causing overall decline in plant aesthetics.
Scars
Scars on Roses 'Blue Moon' refer to physical damage, often from environmental factors or pests, impairing plant aesthetics and health, potentially exposing tissues to pathogens.
Stem blackening
Stem blackening in Roses 'Blue Moon' is a disease that causes dark discoloration and degradation of plant tissues, affecting health and visual appeal. It may lead to reduced vigor and ultimately death if untreated.
Non-base branch withering
Non-base branch withering affects various plants, including Roses 'Blue Moon', leading to wilting, discoloration, and potential plant death without proper management.
Yellow edges
Yellow edges is a plant disease primarily characterized by yellowing of leaf edges on Roses 'Blue Moon'. This widespread issue can potentially affect overall plant health, impeding blooming and causing leaf fall, thereby leading to a drastic reduction in the plant's aesthetic value.
Notch
Notch disease, affecting Roses 'Blue Moon', is characterized by discrete indentations on leaves and petals. This malady detrimentally impacts aesthetics and vitality of Roses 'Blue Moon', leading to compromised health and potentially reduced blooming.
Wounds
Wounds in Roses 'Blue Moon' usually result from physical injury during handling or pest infestation. The impact includes stunted growth, susceptibility to diseases, and possible eventual death. The severity increases the plant's vulnerability to other afflictive conditions.
Flower withering
Flower withering is a disease suffered by Roses 'Blue Moon', causing its blooms to deteriorate prematurely. This condition negatively affects the overall aesthetics and health of the plant, often resulting from poor growing conditions, neglect, or pests.
Leaf wilting
Leaf wilting is a condition observed in Roses 'Blue Moon', causing the plant's foliage to droop or shrivel. It is often a sign of disease or stress and if untreated can lead to plant death. Understanding its cause and treatment is crucial for maintaining plant health.
Branch withering
Branch withering in Roses 'Blue Moon' results in the gradual dieback of branches, negatively impacting the plant's health and aesthetics. This guide outlines the disease's cause, symptoms, activity period, cure, infectiousness, lethality, prevention, and answers FAQs.
Spots
Spots is a disease affecting leaves and stems of Roses 'Blue Moon', characterized by discolored patches. It impedes photosynthesis, weakens aesthetics, and, in severe cases, can lead to plant death.
Whole plant withering
Whole plant withering is a severe disease affecting Roses 'Blue Moon', causing a steady decline in plant health, eventually leading to death. The disease impacts the plant's vascular system, disrupting water and nutrient flow, leading to total plant desiccation.
Aphid
Aphids are small, sap-sucking pests that target 'Roses 'Blue Moon',' weakening the plant by draining nutrients. These pests also transmit viruses and excrete honeydew, promoting sooty mold growth.
Leaf blotch
Leaf blotch primarily affects Roses 'Blue Moon', leading to aesthetic damage and potentially weakening the plant. It manifests as dark spots and deformed leaves, significantly impacting health and bloom quality.
Flower rot
Flower rot, a serious fungal disease affecting Roses 'Blue Moon', impacts bloom vitality and overall plant health. If left unchecked, it can lead to plant mortality, hence regular checks're crucial for early detection and treatment.
Scale insect
Scale insects are pests that infest Roses 'Blue Moon', sucking sap and weakening plants. Infestations cause foliage yellowing, growth stunting, and sooty mold from honeydew excretion, particularly detrimental to blooms and overall vitality.
Leaf yellowing
Leaf yellowing is a condition affecting the plant Roses 'Blue Moon', leading to discoloration and potential loss of vigor or death. This guide details its causes, symptoms, times of activity, cure, and prevention measures.
Leaf tip withering
Leaf tip withering in 'Roses 'Blue Moon'' is a condition causing the tips of leaves to dry out and die, potentially affecting plant vigor and bloom quality. It can stem from various environmental or biological factors important for the plant's health.
Whole leaf withering
Whole leaf withering is a condition leading to the desiccation and potential death of Roses 'Blue Moon' leaves. It stresses the plant and can diminish its aesthetic value and vigor.
Leaf drooping
Leaf drooping in Roses 'Blue Moon' is a condition leading to the sagging of foliage, usually indicating water or nutrient stress rather than a specific disease. It can severely affect plant aesthetics and vitality.
Dark blotch
Dark blotch is a fungus-induced disease affecting Roses 'Blue Moon'. It occurs when Diplocarpon rosae spores infect plant tissues, causing blight and defoliation. This, in turn, reduces overall plant health, yield, and hampers aesthetic appeal.
Flower wilting
Flower wilting is a common predicament that affects Roses 'Blue Moon', causing its trademark petals to droop and discolor. Rooted in various factors, its severity can stunt growth, impact fruit-bearing capacity and compromise overall health.
Mealybug
Mealybug disease notably affects Roses 'Blue Moon', showcasing symptoms like distorted growth and sticky residues. These pests drain the plant's sap, leading to weakened vitality and potential susceptibility to other pathogens.
Black mold
Black mold on Roses 'Blue Moon' is a fungal infection that causes unsightly dark spots on foliage and impairs plant health. It often arises in high-humidity environments and can spread if not managed promptly.
Leaf white mold
Leaf white mold on Roses 'Blue Moon' is a fungal infection that manifests as white, cottony patches on leaves, potentially resulting in defoliation and reduced vigor.
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