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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