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‘Reine des Violettes’ Hybrid Perpetual Rose

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Dewdrops on Reine des Violettes

Yes, this rose really is this beautiful and this color in real life. Meet ‘Reine des Violettes’, a popular Hybrid Perpetual from France, 1860. Pretty magenta/purplish coloring, sumptuous habit, shade tolerance, delicious scent and some repeat bloom–she really is a queen among roses. I’m sure you’ve already guessed this is not my garden (well, the last photo of the leaf is) although I do grow ‘Reine des Violettes’ mine was started out as a band and is nowhere near this size especially since last spring a very naughty cottontail decided her canes would make a tasty snack. Thank heavens for the Arboretum (where these photos were taken) for satisfying a rose craving when ours are still in their early years. {If you like this purplish coloring, you might also like to give ‘Rose de Rescht’ a whirl. To my eye a very similar rose with wonderful characteristics.}

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  1. What an amazing colour this rose has! I have been looking for a blueish/purple rose for some time and bought the Rhapsody in blue and Waltz time, but when I see Reinne de Violettes, I think I may prefer this one!

    Have a lovely day!

    Madelief x

  5. I have this rose and it has long canes. How do you suggest to support? Its windy in my area and i don’t want it to get damaged

    1. Hi Jessamyn! That arching habit seems to be typical for this rose–and I would say just “go with it” b/c when it reaches mature size it is quite breathtaking! If you’re worried about strong winds in your garden, do you have room to plant a living “windbreak” of sorts? (I’m thinking a line of larger shrubs/smaller evergreens planted to block the wind.) Many of your other plants will benefit from this protection, too. Here’s a link from the Royal Horticultural Society with some tips. Hope this helps! 🙂

  6. Do you think it’s possible to have been a very early import to Australia? My grandmother had a rose so similar to this. A perpetual, very few to no thorns, huge buds with lovely calyx, large full blooms and a beautiful perfume. Goes to long canes if not pruned and does send up suckers. My mum always remembered this rose as ‘being there’. My Grandmother was born in 1898, my mum in 1928.
    I remember it at my grandma’s as always being a very leggy rose with few leaves. Mum rescued the rose after grandma died and had it growing as a fabulous healthy robust bush that always seemed to be flowering. Mum kept it well pruned and lifted lots of suckers and gave them away to family and friends. I just wish I knew it’s heritage.
    Thanks so much,
    Louise

    1. Hi Louise! That’s a great question…one I cannot be too sure of but since this rose was registered as far back as 1860 there is a very good chance. Here’s a link for more information about this rose on Help Me Find and here’s a link to The Heritage Roses Group that may also be able to help you identify your grandmothers rose. Thank you so much for your visit!

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