Veilchenblau
Multiflora
Rambler
Origin -
Schmidt, 1909
Parentage - 'Crimson Rambler' x 'Erinnerung an
Brod'
Color - Violet/lilac/white streaks/gold stamens
Foliage - Medium green
Thorns - Light
Size - 9' - 12' + (climbing)
Fragrance - Strong, fruity
Repeat bloom - No
Disease resistance - Good
Hardiness - Zone 5
Veilchenblau
is also known as the "Blue Rose" which is stretching the
truth quite a bit. The actual color is violet with white streaks and
a white center accented with bright gold stamens. Large clusters of
blooms start out darker in color and slowly fade to light lilac but
they remain a long time so that you see all the multi-shading effects
at once.
This
is an outstanding rose and one of my personal favorites. It is almost
thornless, not as vigorous as most ramblers, fragrant, blooms well
in partial shade and simply a knockout when in bloom. The only negative
thing I can find to say about it is that it only blooms once a year.
Needs protection in northern areas.
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