Rosa 'Shocking Blue' (Shocking Blue Floribunda Rose)
Rosa 'Shocking Blue' (Shocking Blue Floribunda Rose)
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Rosa 'Shocking Blue' (Shocking Blue Floribunda Rose) is a distinctive and captivating Floribunda rose prized for its unique mauve-purple blooms and strong, citrusy fragrance. This variety produces medium-sized, double flowers in an unusual shade of lavender-mauve with subtle silver reverses to the petals. The flowers appear in generous clusters above dark green, glossy foliage, creating a striking colour contrast. The powerful fragrance carries fresh citrus notes, making this rose both visually and aromatically appealing in the garden.
Ideal for mixed borders, fragrance gardens, and mass plantings, 'Shocking Blue' thrives in well-drained, fertile soil and full sun. It demonstrates good disease resistance and a reliable repeat-flowering habit throughout the growing season. This rose is particularly valued for its unique colouration, exceptional fragrance, and abundant flowering that provides both visual interest and sensory appeal in the landscape.

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Mature height
0.7–1 metre
Mature width
0.6–0.8 metre
Spacing
0.7–0.9 metre
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Mauve-purple flowers with silver reverses; dark green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Flowers spring to autumn (October to May)
Sun tolerance
Full sun
Maintenance
Moderate. Requires regular feeding and pruning for optimal performance
Root System
Well-behaved root system suitable for garden beds