Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose

Name: Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose
Brand: Nature Hills Nursery
SKU: 23355
Price: 88.74 USD
Availability: InStock

Rosa 'KORgi'

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#3 Container

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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.

Delivery and Shipping

Preorder Shipping Schedule

We ship your plants when it's safe to transport them to your zone. Dates are estimated and subject to weather delays.

Zone 3-4	Week of March 30th
Zone 5	Week of March 16th
Zone 6-12	Week of March 2nd

Shipping Rates

Ships in 7-10 business days • Tracking provided • Weather protected

Under $50	$9.99
$50 - $99.99	$14.99
$100 - $149.99	$16.99
$150 - $198.99	$24.99
$199+	FREE

✓ Zone-specific timing • ✓ Professional packaging • ✓ Health guarantee

Understanding Our Container Sizes

At Nature Hills, our plants are sold in industry-standard nursery containers. You will notice we use the word "container" rather than "gallon." Container numbers follow a nursery trade size standard, not liquid volume. The number tells you the plant's size category and general maturity level. A larger container means a more established plant with a stronger root system.

Container Sizes

Quart

Plant age: 6 months to 1 year
Best for: Ground covers, perennials, ornamental grasses
What to expect: Our smallest and most affordable size. Well-suited for planting in multiples across a large area. Allow 1 to 2 seasons for full establishment.

#1 Container

Plant age: 1 to 2 years
Best for: Shrubs, perennials, smaller trees
What to expect: About the size of a large coffee can. A well-developed root system in a manageable size. Good value choice when you have time to let the plant grow into the space over a season or two.

#2 Container

Plant age: 2 to 3 years
Best for: Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment
What to expect: A noticeable step up from a #1 in both plant size and root development. Good choice when you want visible presence without going to a larger size.

#3 Container

Plant age: 3 to 4 years
Best for: Most plants, most situations — flowering trees, shade trees, evergreen shrubs
What to expect: Our most popular size. Strong, developed root system. Plants in a #3 container make an immediate visual impact from day one. If you want a head start rather than waiting seasons for a plant to fill in, this is typically the right choice.

#5 Container and Larger

Plant age: 4 to 5+ years
Best for: Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact
What to expect: Large, mature plants ready to make an immediate statement in your landscape. We also carry #7 and larger sizes for select varieties.

Why "Container" and Not "Gallon"?

Nursery container sizes follow an industry trade standard established for the nursery and horticulture industry. The number is a size designation, not a measurement of liquid volume. Actual soil volume varies by plant type, root mass, and growing medium. Using "container" is the accurate industry term. When you see #1, #2, or #3, think of it as the plant's size tier, not a gallon measurement.

Root Pouch Containers

Some Nature Hills plants arrive in a Root Pouch, a breathable fabric container made from 100% recycled materials. Root Pouches encourage denser root development through air pruning, which discourages root circling and promotes a stronger, more fibrous root ball at the time of planting.

Plants growing in Root Pouch fabric containers, showing the breathable woven fabric construction

There are two types. Knowing which one you have changes how you plant:

Degradable (brown or tan fabric): Plant the entire pouch directly in the ground. The fabric breaks down naturally in the soil over time.
Non-degradable (black or gray fabric): Remove the pouch before planting. Cut the bottom open with scissors, then peel the sides away. The fibrous root ball will hold its shape.

Not sure which type you have? Check the tag on your plant or contact us and we will confirm.

Full Root Pouch planting guide

Choosing the Right Size

Size	Plant Age	Best For
Quart	6 mo to 1 yr	Ground covers, perennials, grasses. Budget-friendly for mass plantings.
#1 Container	1 to 2 yrs	Shrubs, perennials, small trees. Value choice for patient gardeners.
#2 Container	2 to 3 yrs	Shrubs and trees where you want faster establishment.
#3 Container	3 to 4 yrs	Most plants. Immediate visual impact. Our most popular size.
#5 and larger	4+ yrs	Specimen plants, privacy screens, maximum instant impact.

Still not sure which size is right for your project? Our plant specialists are happy to help. Contact us and we will point you in the right direction.

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 in nature, but Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea comes remarkably close with its silvery blue-lavender blooms. This award-winning variety starts red-purple in bud, then shifts through lavender to a final pale steely blue hue. Hardy in zones 4-9, it makes an excellent cut flower.

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

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose thrives in USDA hardiness zones 4 through 9. This vigorous variety grows 3-4 feet tall and 2-3 feet wide, making it suitable for most temperate climates. Shop at Nature Hills to add this award-winning rose to your garden.

How tall and wide does Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose grow at maturity?

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose reaches 3-4 feet tall and spreads 2-3 feet wide at maturity. This compact size makes it perfect for borders, cutting gardens, or mixed rose beds in zones 4-9. Allow adequate spacing for air circulation to maintain its natural disease resistance.

What are the planting instructions for Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose?

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose thrives in USDA zones 4-9 and grows 3-4 feet tall by 2-3 feet wide. Plant in full sun with well-draining soil, spacing plants 3 feet apart. Water deeply at the base and mulch around the root zone to retain moisture.

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

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose thrives in well-draining, fertile soil with a pH between 6.0-7.0. Like most hybrid teas, it performs best in rich, organic matter-amended soil that retains moisture without becoming waterlogged. Shop at Nature Hills for healthy, container-grown plants ready to establish in your garden.

How much sun exposure does Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose need?

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose needs full sun exposure, requiring at least 6-8 hours of direct sunlight daily for optimal blooming and disease resistance. Like all hybrid teas, insufficient light will reduce flower production and make the plant more susceptible to fungal issues. Plant in your sunniest spot with good air circulation.

How do you prune Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose?

Prune Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, diseased, and weak canes, then cut remaining healthy canes back by one-third to maintain its 3-4 foot height. Make cuts at a 45-degree angle just above outward-facing buds.

What states have shipping restrictions for Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose?

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose ships to most states with standard restrictions on Arizona and California due to agricultural regulations. This hardy rose thrives in USDA zones 4-9, so it's suitable for most US climates. Check your state's current shipping status at checkout before ordering.

Is Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose disease resistant?

Yes, Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose is disease resistant and a vigorous, continuous bloomer. This makes it an excellent choice for gardeners who want beautiful blooms without constant maintenance. Plant in zones 4-9 for best results.

What fertilizer and maintenance does Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose need?

Blue Girl® Hybrid Tea Rose thrives with regular feeding during the growing season from spring through summer. Apply a balanced rose fertilizer every 4-6 weeks, and add compost annually. Since it's disease-resistant and blooms continuously in zones 4-9, focus on deadheading spent blooms to encourage more flowers.