Violet Blue (XL Climbing Rose)

The Rosa ‘Veilchenblau’ XL Climbing Rose (160 cm) is a living classic from 1909 and is praised worldwide as the rose that comes closest to the dream of a blue rose. This enchanting rambler, also known as the Blue Rambler, fills every garden with a fairy-tale glow of violet-purple flowers and an irresistible scent.

In late spring and early summer, the ‘Veilchenblau’ shows its full splendor: clusters of 10 to 30 flowers per stem almost completely cover the leaves, creating a lush sea of blossoms. The flowers, about 4 to 5 cm in size, open in violet to lilac shades with golden stamens at the heart – a harmony of color and grace that enlivens any garden.

Besides its beauty, the ‘Veilchenblau’ is known for its strong growth, excellent winter hardiness, and high disease resistance. It is ideal for covering pergolas, walls, or fences, bringing color and scent to the garden effortlessly without intensive care.

Characteristics of Rosa ‘Veilchenblau’ XL Climbing Rose

• Type: XL climbing rose / rambler

• Color: violet-lilac with golden stamens

• Flower shape: small, single to semi-double

• Scent: intense, sweet and fruity

• Height: 300–400 cm

• Blooming: abundant flowering in May–July (and sometimes light repeat flowering)

• Location: sun or partial shade

• Special features: historic variety (1909), very healthy, strongly scented

Availability

Our XL climbing roses (160 cm) are seasonally available from March to September. Order within this window for delivery in top condition – fresh, vigorous, and directly from our nursery in Aalsmeer.

Belle Epoque you buy the Rosa ‘Veilchenblau’ directly from the grower. Each plant is raised with care and craftsmanship, so you can enjoy this unique, historic rose for many years, which brings together color, scent, and character in one lush appearance.

Order the Rosa ‘Veilchenblau’ XL Climbing Rose today and give your garden a touch of nostalgia and romance with its rare beautiful blue-purple shades.

Large climbing rose (5 - 10 m)

Not continuous flowering

Partial shade;Sun

Strongly scented

Roses in pots

A potted rose is a rose plant that has already been grown in a pot and is delivered with a well-developed root system. These roses are ready to be planted directly in the garden or in a larger pot, without having to wait for root growth. This makes the potted rose ideal for planting throughout the year, especially from May through October.

Roses with bare roots

Bare-root roses – also called root roses – are rose plants delivered without a pot or soil. These roses are dormant and can be planted directly in open ground. The best time to plant a root rose is in autumn or early spring, when the soil is still moist and the temperature mild.

At Belle Epoque we supply bare-root roses from November through April. Thanks to the well-developed root system and the right planting conditions, these roses grow vigorously into healthy and bloom-rich bushes or climbing roses.

Products are shipped directly from the nursery every Monday and Wednesday. By delivering only twice a week, we reduce logistical emissions and optimise our processes. This benefits both the quality of our products and the climate.