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The search is over. If you're looking for a rose that combines beauty, fragrance, and reliability, Blue Chip is the perfect pick. First introduced by Jackson & Perkins in 1983 and bred by the renowned William A. Warriner, this floribunda rose was celebrated for its stunning purple blooms and powerful scent. Now, as part of the Library of Roses 2025 Vault Collection, Blue Chip is back to bring its unique charm to your garden.
Blue Chip stands out with its dazzling clusters of 3-inch, double blooms in a rich shade of purple. Each flower is perfectly formed with up to 40 petals, edged with soft mauve margins that give the blooms extra depth. These flowers don't just make a statement visually—they also release a serious fragrance. The classic rose scent is one of Blue Chip's signature features, adding an extra sensory dimension that's sure to draw compliments from anyone who visits your garden. And with its habit of blooming repeatedly from spring to frost, Blue Chip keeps the color and fragrance on display all season.
Blue Chip floribunda rose is up to the task whether you're planting in a spacious garden or a cozy patio container. This versatile, medium-sized rose grows to about 5 feet tall and 3 feet wide, with a tidy, upright habit. Its glossy green foliage provides a verdant backdrop to its purple blooms, making it striking in a border or a standalone patio pot. Brighten up your foundation planting, create a fragrant hedge, or fill vases with summer bouquets, because Blue Chip delivers on every front.
Blue Chip is a workhorse in the garden in addition to looking great. Known for reliability and performance, just like a blue-chip stock, its excellent disease resistance means it stays healthy and vibrant with minimal effort, and its steady flushes of blooms keep the garden looking fresh week after week. And the fragrance? It's enticing whether you're enjoying it outdoors or bringing it into your home in cut arrangements.
Like most roses, Blue Chip thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Keep it happy with regular watering and a high-quality rose fertilizer throughout the growing season. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to encourage new growth and keep the bush in shape. For more tips on keeping your roses at their best, check out the Jackson & Perkins rose care videos, resources, and plant care products.
Blue Chip is part of our Vault Collection, where we bring back roses with a history of delighting gardeners. This floribunda rose stands out not only for its beauty and fragrance but for its ability to perform reliably in a wide range of conditions. If you're looking to try something new with a historic story to tell, Blue Chip is an easy choice.
Add the Blue Chip floribunda rose to your garden and enjoy its stunning purple blooms and irresistible fragrance all season long—it's a rose that makes itself at home in any setting.
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