blue rose bush
If you’re fascinated by the allure and mystique of the blue rose bush, you’re not alone. Gardeners everywhere covet this rare gem for its unique colour and the sense of wonder it brings to the landscape. While true blue roses do not occur naturally, modern breeding and clever use of dyes and hybridisation have made blue rose bushes a desirable feature for New Zealand gardens. Whether you’re searching for a striking addition to your perennial border or dreaming up a romantic rose display, understanding your options when it comes to blue rose bushes will help you achieve the look you want.
Clerodendrum ugandense (Butterfly Bush)
Clerodendrum ugandense, commonly known as the Blue Butterfly Bush, is an open, sprawling evergreen shrub favoured for its lovely masses of blue flowers. The flowers, with three pale blue petals and one violet blue petal, bloom from summer through autumn and resemble butterflies. Growing to 3 m tall and wide, it thrives in full sun or partial shade on well-drained, frost-protected sites. It’s also great for containers or conservatories.
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Prostanthera Eddington Blue (Mint Bush Plant)
Prostanthera Eddington Blue is an evergreen shrub grown for its foliage and flowers. It features small and glossy, green leaves which are highly aromatic. The foliage is complemented with masses of small, blue flowers in spring as it grows to 1 m tall and the same wide. Prostanthera Eddington Blue is commonly included in a mixed planting, used in borders, or planted anywhere the beauty and fragrance of this plant can be enjoyed.
