Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Medium: 2-3"
Bloom shape: High-centered
Petal count: full: 26-40 petals
Rose bloom color: Mauve and mauve blend
Rebloom: Good
Class: Miniature
Other: Mini-Flora
Extra Color Info: Mauve and magenta blend
Growth Habit: Short, 2-3 feet, bushy
Misc: Thornless or almost thornless
Hybridizer & year: Frank A. Benardella, before 2001
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 4 and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 2-3 feet
Plant Spread: 2 feet
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Flower Color: Mauve
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Parentage: Ivory Beauty x Laguna 1974

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Deja Blu'
  • 'BENswise'

Common names
  • Rose
Also sold as:
  • Dejá Blu

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Date: 2012-05-09
Comments:
  • Posted by Maryl (Oklahoma - Zone 7a) on Sep 3, 2012 6:04 PM concerning plant:
    Beautiful color. Opens quickly

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