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Vielchenblau
Rosa 'Veilchenblau'
3 to 6 metres (10 to 20 feet), occasionally over 10 metres.
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
1 to 2 inches (small)
Bloom habit
Large, closely packed clusters of 10-30 flowers.
Petal count
9-12 petals (semi-double)
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
purple
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Light to medium green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fresh, fruity scent with rich orange notes.
Color Description
purple-violet with an occasional white streak, fading to greyish-lilac
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 6 metres (10 to 20 feet), occasionally over 10 metres.
Soil
Tolerates poor soils but prefers rich, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Susceptible to mildew; requires airy locations to mitigate fungal issues.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply at the base 1-2 times a week, keeping leaves and flowers dry to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Fertilize monthly from May through September using a slow-release fertilizer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring; follows pruning group 18 for rambler roses, which involves removing old wood after flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, rose leafhopper, glasshouse red spider mite, scale insects, caterpillars, large rose sawfly, rose slugworm sawfly, rose leaf-rolling sawfly, black spot, powdery mildew, rust, replant disease, rose dieback, and honey fungus.
🧬 Pedigree
'Crimson Rambler' × 'Souvenir de Brod'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)