Blue Monday rose

Rosa 'Blue Monday'

ShrubRosaceae

Blue Monday rose
Fragrant
USDA zones5 to 10
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
WaterHandles moderate to moist soil
Size2 to 3 feet tall2 to 3 feet wide
Bloom season
Spring, summer, autumn
Soil types
Sand, loam, clay, chalk
Soil pH
Acid, alkaline, neutral

Garden uses

BorderContainer

Attracts

Butterflies

Notes

'Blue Monday' rose (Rosa 'Blue Monday') is a shrub for borders and containers. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and average to moist soil of most types. It grows 24 to 36 inches tall and wide, so it fits in small spaces. The flowers are fragrant and attract butterflies. Blooms appear in spring, summer, and autumn.

Pairs well with Catmint, Moonshine yarrow, Lady's mantle, and Feather reed grass.