Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'KORgi'

Nature Hills Nursery

Rare Lavender-to-Blue Color Shift: Watch Blooms Transform from Deep Purple to Steely Blue
Cold Hardy: Thrives in Zones 4-9
Grows 3-4 ft Tall, 2-3 ft Wide
Showy Blue, Purple, White Blooms From Late Spring to Late Summer
Great Choice for Privacy Screen or Hedge

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Planting & Care

Where to Plant

Sunlight: Provide at least 6 hours of direct sunlight daily for the best flower production. While she can handle light afternoon shade, less sun often results in weaker stems and a higher risk of powdery mildew on the foliage.
Soil: These roses crave rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter. If you have heavy clay, mix in some compost or peat moss to improve drainage, or plant in a raised mound to keep the roots from sitting in water.

Watering Requirements

During the first growing season, water your Blue Girl Rose deeply twice a week to ensure the root system anchors properly. Once established, this rose is moderately drought tolerant, but inconsistent moisture can lead to smaller blooms and premature leaf drop. Always apply water at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry and prevent fungal issues.

Pruning Tips

Since Hybrid Tea roses bloom on new wood, you should prune in late winter or early spring just as the leaf buds begin to swell. Cut the canes back to about 12 inches high at a 45-degree angle just above an outward-facing bud. This "haircut" encourages vigorous new growth and keeps the center of the bush open for better air circulation.

Fertilizer Needs

Apply a balanced rose food or a slow-release fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms. Avoid high-nitrogen fertilizers after mid-summer because this forces soft, new growth that cannot harden off before the first frost. Proper feeding ensures that the unique silvery-lavender color of the petals remains vibrant throughout the season.

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Plant specifications
Plant Characteristics	Cold hardy, Flowering, Reblooming, Fragrant, Attracts pollinators, Container Friendly
Hardiness Zone	5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b, 11a, 11b
Sunlight	Full sun
Height	3-4 ft
Width	2-3 ft
Watering Needs	Moderate
Preferred Soil	Clay, Loamy
Growth Rate	Slow
Growth Habit	Climbing, Spreading, Trailing, Upright
Blooms In	Spring, Summer
Flower Color	Blue, Purple, White
Foliage Color	Green
Pet Safety	Toxic to pets
Suitable Space	Outdoors
Plant Name	Rose
Botanical Name	Rosa 'KORgi'
Species	spp.
Cultivar	KORgi
Class	Magnoliopsida, Rosales
Does Not Ship To	AK, HI, ID, MT, PR

Oh, Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose (Rosa 'KORgi'), you've stolen our hearts! This Rome Gold Award winner truly takes it to the next level. Everything about this Rose is enchanting - especially the spectacular color!

A rare colored Rose, Blue Girl® starts as a darker red-purple color when in bud, and slowly changes to a light lavender, before finally aging and finishing as a silvery blueish-lavender. The color changes in different lighting, but the flowers, at last, take on a final hue - a pale steely blue. You'll never, ever get bored with this dynamic variety. Its upright habit calls to you to study its impeccable blooms. Watch in amazement as the icy tones of this beauty reveal themselves to you, slowly unfurling from high-centered blooms that are five and a half inches tall.

Throughout this enchanting color shift, the dark green foliage sets the stage and adds a vibrant backdrop for the blooms! The classic Hybrid Tea blooms open slowly, and last and last for you! Held aloft on long stems, these are perhaps the perfect Rose for cutting. This beautiful Rose is used in many wedding arrangements as the "...something blue" component, as the color blue represents fidelity and love's purity.

The breathtakingly fresh color is a wonderful achievement in Rose breeding. But the Blue Girl® isn't done knocking your socks off! We haven't even mentioned the fragrance - which smells like a lushly layered Lilac and Rose scent imparted upon each of this Rose's 35 to 40 petals! Some say there's even a hint of fruity fragrance too!

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea is disease-resistant and a vigorous, continuous bloomer. They have long, strong stems, too, making them perfect cut flowers for jaw-dropping arrangements and cut flower displays. Hardy throughout USDA growing zones 4 through 9, these are tidy 3-4 foot tall shrubs that spread 2-3 feet wide.

Planting and Application:

Just like a little black dress, a Hybrid Tea Rose can be dressed up or down! Pair Blue Girl® with other cool-toned Rose beauties, such as Pope John Paul II or Violet's Pride™, or take a walk on the wild side with a deep purple pairing such as the Intrigue Rose. Your butterflies will feel underdressed when they drop by to sip the nectar!

She will work beautifully in a contemporary setting, or formal beds, and add high style to a minimalist planting. Place these supermodels against a shaggy backdrop of Juniper or the rougher texture of a Rugosa Rose. You might be very surprised how much each plant gains by visually playing off each other. They look great in a small informal bed, or in formal rows encased in a bed surrounded by a sheared Boxwood hedge.

These will be the show-stoppers in your Moon Garden, must-haves for the Rose Garden, and cut flower displays. Combine them with perennials, adorn a cottage garden, or enhance the mixed border with shining blooms! For soothing combos mix Blue Girl® with white, lavender, pinks, and peaches. Or, try clashing with reds and yellows or plants with near-black foliage for a fresh, modern take both in the garden or in the vase!

Skirt Blue Girl® with flowering groundcovers to enhance them further, and create a raised berm in your front yard to highlight this unique spectacle a bit higher! Place these beauties where they'll deliver maximum impact in your landscape. You'll want to both see and smell them.

Hybrid Tea Roses make a wonderful grouping, especially when used in an odd-numbered group of 3, 5, or 7. Create a curved garden bed around your patio or frequented seating area, that way you won't miss a moment of the flowers color transition!

Wonderful Blooms & Rare Icy Blue Rose Color
Flower Color Changes Lavender to Blue to Sterling
Exquisite Form & Lovely Foliage
Very Fragrant - Amazing Cut Flowers
Hardy Vigorous Hybrid Tea Rose
Specimens, Low Hedge, Containers & Cut Flowers

#ProPlantTips for Care:

Hybrid Tea Roses produce the most flowers in well-drained, rich soils in full sun. Roses also appreciate having a 3-4 inch thick layer of arborist mulch covering the soil to keep the foliage clean and disease-free while holding moisture more consistently and insulating the roots.

Growing Hybrid Tea Roses in zones colder than zone 7 should be mounded with 8-12 inches of mulch in late fall for best overwintering. Watering your Roses should be done at the soil level, keeping the leaves dry for best results. Water regularly, especially throughout the hot summer months. Provide good air circulation and a location with the morning sun to dry their leaves.

Learn about Rose pruning Here, and about winterizing Roses, and un-wintering Roses in spring in our #ProPlantTips Garden Blog! Don't forget the Nature Hills Root Booster at the time of planting, to give this fragrant Rose life-long support!

Full Sun
Moist Enriched Well-Drained Soil
Regular Fertility & Watering
Prune Early Spring
Mulch Very Well

Nature Hills sells these in a large variety of sizes, these beauties come ready to plant and THRIVE because of their healthy mature root systems that are ready to take off in your landscape!

The lovely Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose is highly sought-after and does sell out quickly because of its unique color! So, don't wait too late to order yours. Order today at NatureHills.com and enjoy this rare Rose hue in your landscape today!

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Frequently Asked Questions

Are there blue roses?

True blue roses don't exist naturally, but Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea comes remarkably close with its silvery blueish-lavender blooms. This award-winning variety starts red-purple in bud and ages to pale steely blue tones. Hardy in zones 4-9, it makes an excellent cut flower on strong 3-4 foot stems.

Are light blue roses real?

True blue roses don't exist naturally, but Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose comes remarkably close with silvery blueish-lavender blooms that finish as pale steely blue. This Rome Gold Award winner is hardy in zones 4-9 and produces stunning cut flowers. Shop this rare-colored beauty at Nature Hills.

What USDA hardiness zones is the Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose suitable for?

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. This wide zone range makes it suitable for most temperate climates across the United States. Plant in well-draining soil with full sun exposure for best bloom production and disease resistance.

What type of soil does the Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose prefer?

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Like most hybrid teas, it prefers consistent moisture without waterlogged conditions. Amend clay or sandy soils with compost for best results.

Is the Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose deer resistant?

The Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose is not specifically noted as deer resistant. While its disease resistance and vigorous growth in zones 4-9 make it resilient, you'll likely need deer deterrents to protect those stunning 5.5-inch blooms. Shop deer protection options at naturehills.com.

What size container does the rose come in and when will it ship?

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Roses typically ship as bare root plants in spring or potted plants during the growing season. Since this variety is hardy in zones 4-9, shipping timing depends on your location's last frost date. Check the product page for current container sizes and your specific shipping window.

What plants make good companions to plant near the Blue Girl® rose?

Blue Girl® pairs beautifully with other cool-toned roses, lavender, and silver-foliaged plants like artemisia or lamb's ear. The pale blue blooms complement purple clematis and white flowering perennials. Plant companions 2-3 feet away to allow proper air circulation around this 3-4 foot shrub.

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose

Rosa 'KORgi'