Rosa 'Veilchenblau' facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rosa 'Veilchenblau' |
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| Hybrid parentage | Rosa hybrid 'Turner's Crimson Rambler' × 'Erinnerung an Brod' |
| Cultivar | 'Veilchenblau' |
| Origin | Bred by Kiese, and introduced by Johann Christoph Schmidt, Germany, 1908 |
The 'Veilchenblau' rose is a special type of rose that was first grown in Germany in 1909. It's known for its beautiful, unique colors. People sometimes call it by other names like 'Bleu-Violet', 'Blue Rambler', 'Blue Rosalie', or 'Violet Blue'. This rose is a "hybrid cultivar," which means it was created by carefully crossing two different rose types to get new features.
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Meet the 'Veilchenblau' Rose
This rose is a climbing rose, which means it loves to grow upwards! It can reach heights of about 3 to 6 meters (that's like climbing up to a second-story window!). It has very few prickles, making it easier to handle than some other roses.
What Do Its Flowers Look Like?
The flowers of the 'Veilchenblau' are small and have a lovely, sweet smell. When they first open, their petals can be a mix of crimson (a deep red) and white. But as they get older, their color changes to a beautiful mauve (a soft purple) and white. Inside the flower, you'll see bright yellow stamens, which are the parts that hold the pollen.
Why Is This Rose Special?
The 'Veilchenblau' rose is very well-regarded. In 1993, it received the "Award of Garden Merit" from the Royal Horticultural Society. This award is given to plants that are excellent for growing in gardens. It means the plant is reliable, easy to grow, and looks great!
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