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Veilchenblau

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Old Garden · Climber, Hybrid Multiflora, Polyantha, Rambler

Breeder

Breeder: J. C. Schmidt / Blumenschmidt
Country: Germany
Year: 1909

Characteristics

Color: Mauve or mauve blend
Bloom: Violet, white streaks, stripes, flecks, white center, yellow stamens.  Moderate, green apple, lily of the valley fragrance.  Average diameter 1.5".  Small to medium, semi-double (9-16 petals), cluster-flowered, in large clusters, cupped-to-flat bloom form.  Once-blooming spring or summer.
Growing: USDA zone 4b and warmer.  Can be used for garden, landscape or pillar.  Hardy.  Vigorous.  Can be trained as a climber.  Shade tolerant.

Notes

Once-blooming, violet with white streaks, semi-double, moderately fragrant flowers. Tall (10-20ft), vigorous climber, few thorns, glossy light green foliage. Hardy, shade tolerant.