Is this Veilchenblau?
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I have 5 that I ordered from LongAgoRoses back in 2019.
2 are clearly Veilchenblau:
These 2 look very different.
They also are more shaded than the previous 2.
The 5th one hasnt bloomed. Its in the worst spot.
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jc_7a_MiddleTN thanked dianela7analabama
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Comments (12)Wow, Fruitcat, what a wonderful combination! It’s very striking. I’m always a little unsure about combining colors in my garden, so I find this very helpful. I tend to always stick to my “safe colors”, and I’ve decided that I need to branch out a bit. I like the darker mauve of V with PM’s pink. I don’t grow either rose, but I certainly have plenty pink roses, and I think I’ll copy your color combo. I think I actually have a clematis that’s dark mauve like that. I better do a bit of “shopping” from my pot ghetto! I need to add some “pop” to all my pastels. You’ve shown me how beautiful these two look together, just lovely! Thanks for giving me the confidence to do it. For some reason I had it in my mind that Peggy Martin had smaller blooms. They don’t look to be very small in your picture. I’m unlikely to grow either of these roses, so it’s wonderful to see them. Veilchenblau, in particular, has always held a fascination for me. Unfortunately my yard is too small for a large once blooming rose. Peggy Martin sounds like she grows enormous, and doesn’t appreciate being “told” to grow otherwise, so she won’t be be coming to live here either. One monster is enough for me! (My beautiful monster is Mel’s Heritage, and he’s HUGE.) Alana, my what an abundance of buds your V has! What a wonderful sight. No wonder Spring is your favorite time of year! Somehow, I didn’t realize just how many amazing roses you actually grow. Boy, what I would give to wander through your garden! (Gently, of course:) It’s neat to see how different the two Veilchenblau's look. Both are lovely, and you really make me wish I had the space and water to grow it. That’s the case with so many roses I’m tempted to add. If only I had more space, water, and energy....sigh. So thankful for your photos. I’m enjoying them very much! Lisa...See More
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last yearlast modified: last yearLook up Donau, Alana and jc. I found it in my Anne Belovich ramblers book.
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last yearGreat find, Sheila!
Leaves from what I suspect might be Donau:
Leaves from Veilchenblau (?):
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