RE: [Rose-list] purple roses - Reply

**"* B* <h*@execpc.com>**

Hi, all.

I'm growing Veilchenblau.  It is turning out to be a very satisfactory
climber.  The canes are strong and easy to train on a trellis.  The color is
wonderful.  The surprise for me was a nice crop of hips, big clusters of
small red ones.

Here are some pictures of it from my garden:
http://www.execpc.com/~hlbarton/Veilchen.html

It has filled in quite a bit since then and now has canes to the top of the
trellis.  We have short seasons up here, so growth in a warmer climate may
be quicker.  In another month I'll know for sure how it made it through a
more normal (read colder) winter.

Lynn
Zone 4/5, Illinois

> From Saxton, Susan
> Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 1999 11:10 AM

> I'm looking a few roses this year, pondering purchasing them,
> and wanted
> some input.
>
> I would like one of the purple, thornless, old climbers, Bleu Magenta,
> Veilchenblau, or Violette.  I have Reine de Violet and love it.
>
> Any comments?
>
> Susan Saxton, zone 6b
> For mine is just a little old fashioned garden where the
> flowers come together to praise the Lord and teach all
> who look upon them to do likewise.
> Celia Thaxter
>
> I AM in shape.  ROUND is a shape!
>
>
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