Neptune Hybrid Tea Rose

Description

The Marie Ballard Aster Neptune Hybrid Tea Rose is a striking addition to any garden, offering a unique twist on traditional hybrid tea roses with its vibrant and captivating blue-toned blooms. This rose brings an air of sophistication and charm, with its large, elegant flowers that provide a rich, long-lasting color throughout the growing season. Whether you're designing a cutting garden or creating a stunning floral display, the Neptune rose promises to impress.

Key Features:

• Gorgeous Blue-Tinted Blooms: The Neptune rose features large, semi-double blooms that boast a unique blue-lavender color, unlike any other rose. Its cool-toned, soft petals create a captivating visual contrast against green foliage.
• Classic Hybrid Tea Form: As a hybrid tea rose, Neptune showcases tall, elegant stems with large, well-formed flowers. Its classic form makes it perfect for use in floral arrangements or as a garden focal point.
• Fragrant Appeal: Enjoy the light, fruity fragrance that emanates from its blossoms. This sweet scent adds an extra layer of beauty to your garden, perfect for those who love fragrant roses.
• Long Blooming Season: The Neptune rose blooms repeatedly from spring through fall, providing long-lasting color and beauty to your garden all season long.
• Ideal for Cutting: The tall stems and perfect blooms of this hybrid tea rose make it an ideal choice for cutting and creating elegant floral arrangements for your home or special occasions.

Specifications:

• Plant Type: Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa spp.)
• Flower Color: Unique blue-lavender with hints of violet
• Flower Size: 4-5 inches (10-12 cm) in diameter
• Bloom Time: Repeat bloomer (spring to fall)
• Height: 36-48 inches (90-120 cm)
• Spread: 24-36 inches (60-90 cm)
• Sun Requirements: Full sun
• Soil Requirements: Well-drained, moderately fertile soil
• Hardiness Zones: 5-9
• Package Contains: [X] seeds

Ideal For:

• Garden Beds & Borders: Add a touch of elegance to garden beds with the unique color and large blooms of the Neptune rose.
• Cut Flower Gardens: The tall, long-lasting blooms make this rose perfect for cut flowers, offering fresh blooms for floral arrangements throughout the season.
• Fragrance Gardens: Its sweet, fruity fragrance makes it a great option for adding scent to a fragrant garden.
• Landscaping: With its graceful growth and beautiful, unique color, the Neptune rose is an excellent choice for landscapes, offering an eye-catching display all season.

Care Instructions:

• Watering: Keep the soil evenly moist but avoid overwatering. Water deeply, especially during dry periods, to keep the roots healthy.
• Pruning: Prune in early spring to remove dead or damaged canes and encourage healthy growth. Deadheading will help promote continuous blooming.
• Fertilization: Use a balanced fertilizer to promote healthy growth and abundant blooms, especially during the growing season.
• Mulching: Apply a layer of mulch around the base to help retain moisture and protect roots during hot or cold weather.