Brief summary
Modern Rose, floribunda "Blue Tango", Germany, introduced by Karin Schade in 2011, Usually is lavender in color, cupped bloom shape, very full petal count, blooms 4 - 5 cm in size, has 5-10 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has exceptional fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 150 - 200 cm in height, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, moderate resistance to rain, strong resistance to black spot, strong resistance to mildew.
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Floribunda.
Lilac-toned colour with dark veins and a lighter reverse. Strong fragrance of wild and damask roses, citrus, and fruit. Small to medium (4–5 cm), very double, cup-shaped flowers in inflorescences. Blooms in waves during the season.
Height 150–200 cm. Blue Tango is winter hardy and vigorous for a blue rose. Flowers tolerate full sun, with colour showing more clearly in partial shade. Vigorous habit with abundant, nearly continuous flowering; maintains healthy growth.
The name derives from Leroy Anderson’s instrumental Tango.