Shinoburedo: The Rare Blue-Purple Floribunda Rose

The Shinoburedo is a unique floribunda rose variety recommended by Kyoto Gardening in Japan. Its Chinese name poetically translates to “The Heart of Unrequited Love”, adding a layer of romantic symbolism to this already striking cultivar.

Shinoburedo produces large, loosely-structured flowers with approximately 25-30 petals. This open form allows the rose to fully reveal its stamens when in full bloom, creating an eye-catching display. The flower’s color is particularly noteworthy, as it responds to temperature changes:

• In cooler weather, it exhibits a delicate lavender-blue hue
• Warmer temperatures bring out slightly pinkish tones

This color-changing ability adds to the rose’s visual interest throughout the growing season. Shinoburedo also offers a medium-strength fragrance that evolves with the changing seasons, providing a multi-sensory experience in the garden.

I. Basic Introduction

Shinoburedo, also known as Blue Storm, is considered one of the finest floribunda roses available. It combines the following exceptional qualities:

1. Large, showy blooms
2. Excellent disease resistance (particularly notable among blue rose varieties)
3. Outstanding heat tolerance, thriving even in high summer temperatures
4. Prolific flowering habit typical of floribundas
5. Upright growth habit with neat, clustered blooms
6. Versatility in both container and landscape plantings

These combined traits make Shinoburedo a highly desirable cultivar, especially given the rarity of truly successful blue rose varieties in horticulture.

Basic Information

• Variety Name: Shinoburedo
• Year and Country of Origin: 2006 / Japan
• Rose Classification: Floribunda
• Primary Color: Light Blue-Purple (temperature responsive)
• Fragrance: Medium, seasonally variable
• Mature Plant Height: Approximately 120 cm (47 inches)

Shinoburedo represents a significant achievement in rose breeding, offering gardeners a unique color palette combined with robust growing characteristics. Its ability to thrive in various conditions while maintaining its distinctive appearance makes it a valuable addition to any rose collection or mixed perennial border.