Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1982
Blue Parfum
Rosa 'KORblue'
2.5 to 3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, 4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Usually solitary, high-centered.
Petal count
25 to 30
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense, spicy, damask fragrance.
Color Description
Mauve-purple with darker violet-purple edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2.5 to 3 feet
Spread
2 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular water needed, keep moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Balanced rose fertilizer applied during the growing season.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to shape and remove dead wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and mildew in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Blue Moon x Prima Ballerina
🏆 Awards & Recognition
ADR 1977