Are there blue roses?

Answer 1

Since roses lack a gene to produce delphinidin, the primary plant pigment that produces true blue flowers, blue roses were traditionally created by dyeing white roses.

So-called "blue roses" have been bred by conventional hybridization methods, but the results, such as "Blue Moon" are more accurately described as lilac in color.

However, after 13 years of joint research by an Australian company Florigene, and Japanese company Suntory, a blue rose was created in 2004 using genetic engineering.

The delphinidin gene was cloned from the petunia and inserted into a mauve-blend rose, the Old Garden Rose 'Cardinal de Richelieu.' (a Rosa gallica)

However, since the pigment cyanidin was still present, the rose was more dark burgundy than true blue.

Further work on the rose using RNAi technology to depreses the production of cyanidin produced a very dark mauve plant, with only trace amounts of cyanidin.

Blue roses traditionally signify mystery or attaining the impossible. They are believed to be able to grant the owner youth or grant wishes. This symbolism derives from the rose's meaning in the language of flowers common in Victorian times.

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Answer 2

To date, I have never seen a true blue rose. I am a retired floral designer. I used to create blue roses in my shop. florists can purchase a special colouring that gets put in the water with a white rose. After a few hours the rose will turn blue. I used to use this technique when orders came in for flowers for a new baby. If the baby was a girl I used the pink dye. I would send the flowers out with the next delivery. The recipient would get an arrangement of white flowers. But by the next day, the flowers changed to the appropriate colour pink for girls or blue for boys, purple for twins, lol......

Answer 3

I have only seen one, years ago, it was a designer rose called Halston, and it was outrageously priced. Although it was a beautiful blue hue, I suspect it would be a problem rose, due to it's genetic manipulation, and lack of hardiness. yes, blue roses exist, but save yourself the grief, and enjoy the beauty of time honored classics such as American Beauty, Peace, Mr. Lincoln, or Sterling. As a fan of roses, there is no greater frustration than to have a problem rose, with a wicked sensitivity to everything, as it will cause one fits of profanity, and a desire to remove it with a chain saw. :)

Answer 4

Not in true roses or hybrid teas that have been developed - yet. The closest thing to blue roses are the pale lavender varieties, like Sterling Silver.

But, I can't imagine that someone won't be able to develop one someday.

Answer 5

YES, there are blue roses, I don't know where you live but if you lived in England then you would see lots of them, in gardens and in the wild, but be carfull they are very spiky, lol
Go to google/images and type in "blue rose"

Answer 6

There is a record by Rachael Sage called "Blue Roses"

Answer 7

Yes, there are blue roses and lavender roses, they tend to be the hardest and most delicate to raise. They come in many varieties including miniature and climbing.

Answer 8

Yes there is its called Blue Girl

Answer 9

Yes, including "the blue rose of Heaven"

Answer 10

yes there nis a blue moon rose rose