http://www.gizmag.com They may not be exactly blue in color, but the long-awaited commercial release of the blue rose is set to take place in Japan next week (November 3). Thought to be impossible to create because they lack the blue pigment delphinidin, Australia-based Florigene and its Japanese parent company Suntory Holdings (known more for its beer than its floral conquests) began working together in 1990 to create a blue rose by introducing a blue gene from panzies and then irises into roses. It took until 2004 before the team could announce the successful development of blue roses. But before you go ordering a dozen or so for your loved one, check out the price – around ¥2,000-3,000 (US$22-32) each.en gizmag.com http://www.gizmag.com/blue-roses-available-commercially/13188/#comment-11824 http://www.gizmag.com/blue-roses-available-commercially/13188/#comment-11824 Mon, 14 Dec 2009 09:15:58 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/blue-roses-available-commercially/13188/#comment-10321 http://www.gizmag.com/blue-roses-available-commercially/13188/#comment-10321 Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:09:52 -0600 http://www.gizmag.com/blue-roses-available-commercially/13188/#comment-9703 http://www.gizmag.com/blue-roses-available-commercially/13188/#comment-9703 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 12:53:07 -0500