Mamy Blue

Bred by G. Delbard (France, 1984).
Florists Rose, Hybrid Tea.
Mauve or purple blend. Strong, citrus, geranium, honey, violets fragrance. Large, full (26-40 petals), borne mostly solitary, exhibition bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.
Bushy. Medium, dark green foliage.
Height of 31" to 39" (80 to 100 cm). Width of 20" to 2' (50 to 60 cm).
USDA zone 6b and warmer. Can be used for beds and borders, cut flower, exhibition or garden. Vigorous. Disease susceptibility: very disease resistant. Protect tender new spring growth from hard freezes that may cause canker, die-back and death of the plant. . Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom. Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back the remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, you'll probably find you'll have to prune a little more than that. Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood.. Requires spring freeze protection (see glossary - Spring freeze protection) .
seed: [ Holstein × Bayadère] × [ Prélude (hybrid tea, Meilland 1954) × Saint-Exupery ® (hybrid tea, Delbard 1961)]
pollen: Unnamed Seedling
The perfume makes the rose! The large flower is very double and mauve in color with a blue sheen. The flowers repeat and the foliage is resistant to disease. Height: 80/100 cm (32/40 in).

— 1997 —
New Zealand Fragrance Award
New Zealand Fragrance Award