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Family: Rosaceae (ro-ZAY-see-ee) (Info) Genus: Rosa (RO-zuh) (Info) Cultivar: Blue Girl Additional cultivar information: (aka Cologne Carnival, Kölner Karneval, KORgi) Hybridized by Kordes; Year of Registration or Introduction: 1964
Height: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm) 36-48 in. (90-120 cm)
Spacing: 24-36 in. (60-90 cm)
Hardiness: USDA Zone 7a: to -17.7 °C (0 °F) USDA Zone 7b: to -14.9 °C (5 °F) USDA Zone 8a: to -12.2 °C (10 °F) USDA Zone 8b: to -9.4 °C (15 °F) USDA Zone 9a: to -6.6 °C (20 °F) USDA Zone 9b: to -3.8 °C (25 °F) USDA Zone 10a: to -1.1 °C (30 °F) USDA Zone 10b: to 1.7 °C (35 °F)
Bloom Color: Mauve and mauve blend (mb)
Bloom Shape: Single
Flower Fragrance: Slightly Fragrant
Bloom Time: Mid Spring Blooms repeatedly
Habit: Bush
Patent Information: Patented
Other Details: Susceptible to black spot
Pruning Instructions: Blooms on new wood; prune early to promote new growth
Soil pH requirements: 5.6 to 6.0 (acidic) 6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic) 6.6 to 7.5 (neutral)
Propagation Methods: From herbaceous stem cuttings From woody stem cuttings From softwood cuttings From semi-hardwood cuttings From hardwood cuttings From hardwood heel cuttings By grafting By budding By simple layering
On Sep 19, 2008, winterkill from Walworth, NY (Zone 5b) wrote:
Although this rose might be a little tender for my Zone 5 garden, I will see if it comes back next year for me. The color of this rose is nothing short of spectacular, very rare as far as roses go. The fragrance is strong citrus. Unfortunately this rose seems to be the most attractive to Japanese beetles, but why I do not know. Out of the seven roses I have lining my path, they attacked only this one. It was also defoliated by blackspot but then again we had a wet summer with bizarre temperature fluctuations so that is not surprising. I will update on whether this rose survives my winters.
On Jun 30, 2008, Big_Ed from Somerville, MA wrote:
I purchased this Rose in late March, planted it as soon as I could dig a hole, by the middle of April I had buds, and by the beginning of June I had 2 in a vase in my house. Excellant Rose for cutting. It has a mild but nice fragrance, and a wonderful light mauve color. Reminds me of the Angel Face,and the Royal Amethyst I have but not as deep colored, or as fragrant, but still a beautiful Rose.
On Jan 25, 2008, Always_Chris from Lafayette, LA (Zone 8b) wrote:
My all time favorite rose. I've grown this one everywhere from Lafayette, Louisiana to Spokane, Washington. It does much better here in the south. Best color if it has plenty of shade. The fragrance is remarkable. Not affected by blackspot any more than any other rose bush is and easy to keep in check with a monthly spraying of a milk and water solution. Sounds nuts, I know, but it really does keep the blackspot away.
On Dec 16, 2007, DriftingDude from Charleston, SC wrote:
I live in zone 8 hot & humid coastal south. I have three in my yard. All three bloom throughout the summer even July & August. The blooms last couple days in that heat but it was nice to have a rose blooming then. The bushes did developed some bs but kept under control by spraying. The blooms are a deep mauve early spring & fall.
On Apr 26, 2007, greenlawn from Albany, GA (Zone 8b) wrote:
This is a beautiful rose. My husband bought this for me about 8-9 years ago. When we moved I dug it up and took it with me.I just couldn't leave it! It took a little time to recover, but it seems to be doing well now. Definatly worth making a space in your garden for.
On Jul 1, 2005, Starlet from Spring, TX (Zone 8b) wrote:
In my experience this rose bounces back from disease and injury better than the average hybrid tea. It has an interesting color and a fresh scent and makes a good cut flower.
On Apr 22, 2003, Nurafey from Fairbanks, AK (Zone 1) wrote:
This is my favourite rose to grow. It is relatively easy to grow, has few thorns (compared to other roses) and has a beautiful lavender colour. The fragrance is as far from the perfumie "grandmother" rose smell as possible, it is delicate and sweet, in my opinion, the perfect rose fragrance. The flowers are beautiful, and make wonderful cut flowers for arrangements.
Kordes, Germany 1964
Awards: Rome Gold Medal 1964
Large blooms on vigorous bush. Flowers have a light fruity fragrance
Color: Silver Lilac
Regional...
This plant has been said to grow in the following regions:
Goodyear, Arizona Queen Creek, Arizona Canoga Park, California Clovis, California Lakeland, Florida Panama City, Florida Albany, Georgia Townsend, Georgia Indianapolis, Indiana Mcdowell, Kentucky Baton Rouge, Louisiana Lafayette, Louisiana Somerville, Massachusetts Warren, Michigan Coldwater, Mississippi Las Vegas, Nevada Auburn, New Hampshire Trenton, New Jersey Bucyrus, Ohio Hilliard, Ohio Brookhaven, Pennsylvania Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Charleston, South Carolina North Augusta, South Carolina Lafayette, Tennessee Brazoria, Texas Converse, Texas Denison, Texas El Paso, Texas Melissa, Texas Spring, Texas Vernal, Utah Seattle, Washington Shelton, Washington Vancouver, Washington Ellsworth, Wisconsin
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