Botanical profile

Hardy rose 'Outta the Blue'

Latin name
Rosa 'Outta the Blue'
Common name
Hardy rose 'Outta the Blue'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Unexpected and ever-changing, the hardy rose 'Outta the Blue' intrigues with its double flowers in evolving shades, changing from purple-magenta to blue-violet, depending on the maturity of the flowers and the light. Lightly scented, it offers generous repeat flowering, from early summer until the first frosts. This rose forms a vigorous bush of 120 to 150 cm, with dense and healthy dark green foliage, very resistant to disease. Hardy and robust, it adapts well to Nordic gardens, colorful beds, free hedges or background plantings. 'Outta the Blue' is a bold choice for gardeners who want to think outside the box with a rare and evolving color, while maintaining great ease of cultivation.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Watering
Very drought tolerant once established. Regular watering only the first year or during severe droughts.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Pinkish purple
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rustic bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
120 cm (4 feet)
Width
120 cm (4 feet)
Growth rate
Average
Not recommended for pets
Not recommended for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

Hummingbirds
Flowers that attract hummingbirds

Hummingbirds

Deer
Less attractive or generally tolerated by deer

Deer

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