Overview
Rosa 'Veilchenblau' is a climbing rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family. Rosa 'Veilchenblau' grows best in full sun. Its UK hardiness is rated H5. Suggested uses include climbing on trellises, pergolas and walls.
About
Rosa 'Veilchenblau' is a mauve hybrid multiflora rose cultivar and the best known violet rambler. Other names are 'Bleu-Violet', 'Blue Rambler', 'Blue Rosalie' and 'Violet Blue'.
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About the genus
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- full sun
- UK hardiness
- H5
Plant details
Rosa 'Veilchenblau' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- climbing rose
- Suggested uses
- climbing on trellises, pergolas, walls
- Fragrance
- mild
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Veilchenblau'
- Pruning
- prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage growth
- Propagation
- cuttings, grafting
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Veilchenblau'?
Rosa 'Veilchenblau' prefers full sun.
How do I prune Rosa 'Veilchenblau'?
Prune after flowering to maintain shape and encourage growth.
Is Rosa 'Veilchenblau' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Veilchenblau' has an RHS hardiness rating of H5, meaning it is hardy in most of the UK, tolerating -15 to -10°C.
How do I propagate Rosa 'Veilchenblau'?
Cuttings, grafting.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
