Blue Eyes - Persica Rosa
Breeder: Peter James, 2010.
Blossom: Repeat flowering.
Flower diameter: 8 cm.
Fragrance: Strong.
Adult dimensions: Height up to 70 cm.
Foliage: Deciduous.
Type of soil: Rich and free draining, avoid chalky soils.
Climate: Very hardy.
Site: Full sun.
Planting spacing: Approximately 50 cm between each plant.
Properties and uses:
The Rose 'Blue Eyes' is a highly productive, hybrid of Persica Rosa. Its large, semi-double flowers have a purple-crimson centre on a pearly lavender-white base, reminiscent of the flower of the Hibiscus or the Pansy. They give off a strong lemony fragrance. This Rose is also highly resistant to diseases.
Awards:
Silver medal at the plant exhibition in 2011
Merit certificate in Bagatelle 2011
Availability or time of plantation :
When growing in the garden, roses should be planted between November and February. Roses are available all year round and are sold either as seeds or as cuttings. If you are growing in a pot, they can be planted at any time.
Care Tips:
Roses need to be fed regularly and the amount of feeding will depend on the kind of soil they are planted in. Pruning is also important and should be done after between mid-February and mid-March during a sustained frost-free period.
