Veilchenblau

Veilchenblau, Schmidt, Germany 1909

Multiflora rambler 

Seedling of Crimson rambler 

One of the most well-known ramblers because of its multitude of small, semi double mauve flowers. Of course they are not blue but with some imagination it comes close. Nevertheless it's a very beautiful sight when in full bloom and rather unusual. 

The little flowers stand in medium clusters and have a mild apple to Lilly of the valley fragrance. 

Growth is vigorous with lots of twiggy canes and shoots. Rather easy to train this rambler can reach 7 meters or 21 feet. At its very best when it can cover a gazebo or small roof. So when it can grow horizontally covering a large structure it will reward you with quit a show. Of course you can also use it for pergola's, arches etc...

Veilchenblau can suffer from mildew when the spot is too windy are au contraire not windy enough. It's an old feature of many Multiflora Ramblers to be rather susceptible to mildew. Dorothy Perkins and Excelsa had it so bad they got replaced by mildew free clones. Super Dorothy and Super Excelsa replaced the old ones. They are an improved version. 

A very hardy zone 5b to 9b rambler that can take shade. 

If you love mauve in great quantities? This is the one for you! 

Olivet

Olivet, Alcide Vigneron 1892

Multiflora rambler, Large flowered rambler 

De la Grifferaie X Madame Baron Veillard

An insanely beautiful rambler this Olivet but sadly only known in France and that's ridiculous. 

Very large, quartered, pink blooms in small clusters. Strong old rose fragrance. Blooms very abundant in early summer with scattered blooms later in the season. 

A vigorous rambler with flexible growth so training is rather easy. Can reach 5 meters or 18 feet. Ideal for trellis, fences, big Obelisks etc...

Reliable, healthy and zone 6b to 10b 

A rose that needs much more attention! 

Mme Solvay

Mme Solvay, André Eve 1982

Reblooming rambler 

Étendard X Phyllis Bide

An extremely popular rambler in France and not without reason: Medium to rather big, semi double, carmine pink flowers in clusters. Mild sweet fragrance. A magical show when in full flush. Repeats more moderately later in the season.

Tall, vigorous growth up to 500 cm or 18 feet. Can be used for all kinds of purposes: Arches, walls, pergola's, weeping standard, trellis, trees etc... Has a reel bougainvillea vibe when in full bloom. Zone 6b to 10b, heat and rain tolerant

A very beautiful rose, time to discover her! 

Russeliana

Russeliana, unknown, before 1826

Hybrid Multiflora 

Parentage unknown 

A rather gorgeous Multiflora rambler with violet/lilac/purple very full blooms in small clusters. Strong fragrance. A vigorous and healthy rose with many purposes. Can be used as a rambler, a big shrub etc.. 

As a rambler she can reach 6 meters or 18 feet. Only once blooming. Zone 4b to 9b, rain and shade tolerant.

The Geschwind's rose "Himmelsauge" in commerce is actually also Russeliana 

Russeliana has this Rather Gallica feel and in full flush it looks absolutely stunning. 

Peggy Martin

Peggy Martin, discovered by Peggy Martin in 1989

Found rose, reblooming rambler 

A rose of great American interest. This rose survived two weeks underwater after hurricane 🌀 Katrina smashed into New Orleans and Louisiana in 2005. A rose that can survive that long in salty seawater is almost indestructible. She got nationwide attention and became a symbol of resilience. 

The plant itself came from cuttings and these cuttings came other cuttings etc.... 

Probably it's a seedling from a know variety... 

Flowers are semi double to double, pink and stand in clusters. Fragrance can go from mild to moderate but opinions vary. As a rambler this rose can easily reach 7 meters or 21 feet. She repeats in September.

Extraordinary healthy and thornless this rose is an addition to each southern state garden. Very hardy too with Zone 4b to 10b. Suitable to climb and cover anything you want.

After her exposure in the media she became a rose monument and cuttings of the rose got send to nearly all American rose nurseries. Today she's everywhere in New Orleans, Louisiana and beyond. 

Isn't that a great story? 

Lykkefund

Lykkefund is a once blooming rambler from Danish rose breeder Aksel Olsen. On the market since 1930 Lykkefund is regarded as a must have rose in Scandinavia if you have a rose garden. The rose was a found seedling at Olsen nursery and there has been lots of speculation about the parentage. Olsen himself said it was R. Helenae X Zepherine Drouhin so....

Lykkefund is a very vigorous rambler, very tough and Hardy. In a few years she can already reach up to 5 meters or 18 feet. In late spring the plant is smothered with clusters of single white flowers. In the beginning they have this extraordinary egg yolk colored heart, made up by her stamen. Very pretty. Fragrance is very strong and airborne because with this rose it's the Pollen which is fragrant and not the base of the petals. In full flush on a warm day her scent is everywhere. In autumn beautiful hips appear.

Lykkefund is also thornless which is rare for a rambler of this size. Her foliage and shoots are Wisteria like. She can take considerable shade and will grow and bloom in harsh conditions. Suitable for all kinds of climbing purposes but remember it's a big rose.

Hardy 5b to 9b. Bumblebees adore her ! 

Recommended rose 

Thalia & Jubilé Loubert

Thalia, Schmitt 1892 

Jubilé Loubert, Pink sport of Thalia, Loubert 2001 

Multiflora ramblers 

R. Polyantha Hort. X Paquerette 

Thalia is a grand Multiflora rambler with countless clusters of white to cream semi single blooms with a moderate fragrance. It's an impressive sight when in full bloom. The golden stamen are prominent and they attract lots of pollinators 

Not the tallest rambler but with 350X250 cm or 10X7 feet she will cover arches, pergola's, pillars, Obelisks etc..

Jubilé Loubert was discovered by Loubert and used to commemorate their jubileum. It's identical to Thalia but the petals are light pink 

Zone 6b to 9b, rain tolerant