'Outta the Blue' is a shrub rose. Standing upright, she is of medium height with a full old-fashioned bloom. It is hardy, resistant to most diseases and very fragrant with a true rose scent. Hybridized by Carruth in 2002 for Weeks this rose sports medium size flowers with 25-30 pedals.
When I first acquired this rose it was a much deeper purple/pink. In 2014 it became infected with a virus that caused it to variegate, leaving white stripes on the bloom (see photo 5). While the virus did not harm the plant, and the variegation lasted only one season, the rose now has a lighter color. Additionally, it is possible to see a remnant of the variegation in the fully opened rose (see photos 1 & 2). Nonetheless, 'Outta the Blue' is still one of the most beautiful roses in my garden.
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