Floribunda Rose
Rhapsody in Blue
Rhapsody in Blue
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Rhapsody in Blue is a floribunda rose with unusual violet-purple flowers, strong fragrance and repeat flowering throughout the season. Its distinctive colour effect, semi-double flowers and balanced shrub habit make it suitable for borders, mixed planting and gardens where colour should create atmosphere as well as contrast.
Choose it if you want a rose with uncommon colour, expressive fragrance and a garden presence that feels artistic, elegant and impossible to overlook.
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Full description:
Rhapsody in Blue is one of those rare roses that invites a second look. Its name suggests blue and, in a way, that impression exists — but not in the obvious sense. From a distance, the flowers create a cool blue-violet atmosphere in the garden. Up close, they reveal their true character: rich violet-purple petals surrounding a luminous white centre and highlighted by warm golden stamens.
The semi-double flowers feel lighter and more natural than heavily layered blooms, allowing colour and texture to remain expressive throughout flowering. Their soft appearance and changing tones make Rhapsody in Blue particularly interesting in mixed planting, where it creates elegant contrasts with deep reds, warm apricots and fresh yellow shades.
This is one of those roses we recommend when the garden deserves personality. Rhapsody in Blue feels less like a conventional flower colour and more like an atmosphere: dramatic without heaviness, unusual without trying too hard. It creates a garden that feels considered, expressive and quietly original.
Strong fragrance adds another dimension to the experience, rewarding those who come closer. Combined with attractive dark green foliage and repeat flowering throughout the season, Rhapsody in Blue becomes a rose that offers interest both from a distance and in the details.
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Characteristics:
Type: floribunda rose
Creator: Frank R. Cowlishaw
Year introduced: 1999
Colour: violet-purple with a white centre and yellow stamens
Flower: semi-double flowers with a soft texture
Fragrance: strong fragrance
Flowering: repeat flowering throughout the season
Height at maturity: approximately 100–120 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 80–100 cm
Use: borders, mixed planting, feature planting, colour combinations
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Is Rhapsody in Blue truly blue?
Not exactly. From a distance it can appear blue-toned, while up close the flowers reveal rich violet-purple shades with a lighter centre.
Is it fragrant?
Yes. Rhapsody in Blue is appreciated for its strong fragrance and sensory garden presence.
Does it repeat flower?
Yes. It flowers repeatedly throughout the season.
What does the rose look like on delivery?
The appearance of the rose depends on the delivery format, the month and the natural stage of growth. For clear explanations, see What roses look like on delivery →
What should I do after planting?
Water deeply after planting and keep the soil lightly moist during the first weeks. For step-by-step guidance, see the planting guide →
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