blue rose plant
Searching for the elusive blue rose plant? You're not alone. For years, gardeners have been captivated by the allure of a true blue rose—an extraordinary bloom that would add rare beauty and striking colour to any New Zealand garden. While nature doesn’t produce a naturally blue rose, the dream of cultivating this mythical bloom has inspired countless hybrids and artistic interpretations. In your search for the perfect blue rose plant, it’s helpful to understand the facts, alternatives, and blue-toned options available, many of which thrive in our unique Kiwi climate.
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter'
Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter', commonly known as Pinatoro or the NZ Daphne plant, is a mat-forming, NZ native, ground cover plant. It has small, blue foliage which becomes adorned with fragrant, white flowers in spring and results in white berries. This evergreen typically grows to 10 cm tall and 50 cm wide. Pimelea prostrata 'Blue Peter' is commonly used as a groundcover, added to coastal plantings, included in rock gardens, planted around outdoor living areas, grown on a bank, or positioned so it can spill out over a path or over a wall.
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Rosmarinus 'Tuscan Blue'
The 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary is a fast-growing and upright variety that features petite, sky-blue flowers borne amidst the dark green leaves through winter and spring. This evergreen typically grows to 1 m tall and 1.5 m wide. 'Tuscan Blue' Rosemary is a versatile plant that is ideal for adding to a mixed planting, trimming into a hedge, planting around outdoor living areas, or including in an herb garden.
From $21.53
