Blue Moon / Blue Girl

11 years ago

So... what's the difference? They each seem to be about the same color and fragrant. Does anyone grow both? Prefer one over the other? I'm happy to be enabled. :)

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Jim_in_AV
11 years ago
I grow both. To my nose, I give Blue Moon the edge on scent. Blue Girl appears to have more petals and longer stems but, if you put a bloom of each in a vase and asked me which was which, I'm not sure I could tell. Both are really nice and the color is very much the same.
patricianat
11 years ago
I think Blue Girl lasts longer in the vase and fades less in the sun, otherwise, same rose.
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bluegirl_gw
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I've had both & quite a few other lavenders, too, including Blue Moon.

Bluegirl is one I still have. The plant itself seems to be very healthy & the flowers have a beautiful form & fragrance. So it's mostly a matter of attrition for me--Blue Girl has survived the longest for me to enjoy.
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I agree with BlueGirl that Blue Girl (the rose) has survived better in my yard than Blue Moon. Granted they're not in prime locations, given that I prefer to give my lavenders some afternoon shade. However, I've killed Blue Moon 3 times so far, though the first time when I stepped on it wasn't the rose's fault. You'd think both being from Kordes they'd be equivalent, and they do look quite similar. In my world, the edge goes to Blue Girl. I've ordered Blue Moon for the 4th (and I've promised myself last) time, but it seems to be touchier about winter hardiness in my yard.

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I just planted some blue girls in my front yard. Going to get morning shade and afternoon AZ sun. We'll see how they do.

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