Rose (floribunda)
'Rhapsody in Blue'

This plant/cultivar has been awarded the RHS Award of Garden Merit because it has proved to be reliable in appropriate conditions and a good performing plant.

Large semi-double flowers of iridescent purple fading to purple slate-grey as they mature with a strong scent. Repeat flowering.

Height: 1.2m (4ft)

Planting: Choose an open, bright and sunny location with well-drained soil. Check that the soil in the container is moist and that the rose has been well watered. Prepare the soil in which your rose is to be planted by digging over and adding some well-rotted farmyard manure/compost or bonemeal, ensuring that these are well mixed with the soil before planting. Then dig a hole large enough so as not to damage the root-ball. If the pot is not biodegradable remove this before planting. Position the rose in the hole and fill in firming down and watring well.

Care: Continue to water frequently in dry spells. Feed each Spring and Summer with a high potash fertiliser. Remove fading flowers.

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