BLUE TANGO – mauve-lilac bedding floribunda rose - Schade
Reliable own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of BLUE TANGO offers a compact, bush-trained shrub form that suits standard container production in 2–3 L for retail and reseller programmes focused on garden performance with low-maintenance, disease-resistant borders and park plantings; its upright habit with dense, mid-green foliage and good heat tolerance gives dependable structure even in exposed South-East sites with periodic drought and heat, while remontant, cluster-flowered, very double blooms build repeat display value in seasonal ranges. The soft, cool-toned mauve-lilac colour holds well without scorching, intensifying slightly in partial shade for consistent bench and garden presentation, and the strong, fresh citrus-damask fragrance underpins a clear added-value story in retail communication. Own-root production supports long-term bed and hedge projects through stable regeneration and reduced replacement, and with a natural development arc from root building in year one, shoot structure in year two and full ornamental expression by year three, BLUE TANGO integrates smoothly into UK nursery logistics and wholesale supply for thematic rose collections, park schemes and curated borders, while its resilient, H7-rated hardiness and robust disease tolerance help you plan homogeneous, predictable batches across multiple seasons. As tray-rooted, 3–6‑month‑old cuttings, it is easy to handle, schedule and scale into nursery networks and integrator systems serving reliable garden performance as a core promise.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- “Blue Tango” 2–3 L bedding floribunda – Upright, compact, disease-resistant shrubs in standard 2–3 L containers focused on reliable repeat flowering and low maintenance for general borders – target audience/channel: garden centre and DIY retail assortments.
- Mauve-lilac park hedge line – Own-root BLUE TANGO blocks for informal hedges and park edging, exploiting good hardiness, heat tolerance and low-input management – target audience/channel: landscape contractors and municipal framework suppliers.
- Fragrant feature rose selection – Curated 2–3 L mix led by strong citrus-damask fragrance and dependable remontant flowering, using standard finished-product specifications – target audience/channel: premium fragrance-focused retail programmes.
- Thematic mauve collection trio – Colour-themed set where BLUE TANGO provides the cool mauve-lilac, stable colour component within a three-cultivar own-label collection – target audience/channel: nurseries supplying branded thematic and collection ranges.
- Autumn interest hedge and border pack – Promotion-ready line emphasising extended season through red hips and steady late colour while keeping production to standard bush-trained shrubs – target audience/channel: wholesalers serving seasonal retail promotions and catalogues.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Current trade name BLUE TANGO, bedding floribunda rose for flowerbeds; exhibition category shrub rose; American Rose Society exhibition name BLUE TANGO; registered cultivar name not provided. |
| Origin and breeding |
Hybrid floribunda from cross ‘Blue For You’ × unknown; bred by Karin Schade in Germany, breeding and introduction year 2011; breeding company, registration year and initial distributor not provided. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright shrub with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness; height 150–210 cm, spread 75–105 cm, forming a structural, vertical accent; self-cleaning not documented, so deadheading is recommended. |
| Flower morphology |
Medium-sized, cup-shaped, very double blooms with over 40 petals, carried in clusters; remontant habit with abundant second flush, supporting extended display in bedding, hedge, park and specimen uses across the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Soft, cool mauve-lilac base with silvery veil; RHS 75B outer, 76C inner; colour paler in early summer, deepening towards autumn; does not scorch, fades to silvery-rosy with beige-lilac edge, offering stable ornamental effect. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctive fragrance with fresh citrus and classic damask rose notes; fully double form reduces stamen access, so the variety is primarily ornamental, with moderate but not peak pollinator appeal in mixed plantings. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces moderately abundant, small, spherical red hips, approximately 5–8 mm in diameter; hips extend visual interest into autumn in borders, hedges and park plantings, with subtle yet noticeable seasonal accent. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; good performance in heat and tolerance of moderate drought; winter hardy to about −23 to −21 °C, corresponding to RHS H7, Swedish zone 3 and USDA zone 6a. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Recommended for borders, parks, specimen shrubs and hedges, via bush-trained, compact plants in standard containers, typically 2–3 L; maintenance input is low, with minimal intervention beyond routine pruning and deadheading. |
BLUE TANGO offers remontant flowering, strong fragrance and robust, disease-resistant structure in a predictable own-root form that supports long-lived, homogeneous plantings; we invite you to discuss volumes, timing and integration into your production plans.
