Rambling Roses – Love of Roses

Veilchenblau: Wonderfully Fragrant Rambler

May 19, 2026October 14, 2019 by AJ

Veilchenblau, a Lilac-lavender colored rose makes our list of top five ramblers for some very good reasons. It is wonderfully fragrant, nearly thornless, easy to grow, and somewhat shade tolerant. Vielchenblau Rambler Class: Rambling, Hybrid Multiflora Origin: Johan Schmits 1909 Habit: Climbing, up to 6m Blooms: Masses of smaller semi-double flowers, no repeat. Very fragrant Parentage: Crimson Rambler … Read moreVeilchenblau: Wonderfully Fragrant Rambler

Dr Huey Rootstock

October 19, 2019October 5, 2019 by AJ

Dr Huey is best known for its rootstock qualities, and perhaps for the way it will take over your beautiful grafted roses, if given the chance. Dr Huey taking over a rose bush A Hybrid Wichurana rambler, Dr Huey was bred in 1914 by Captain George C Thomas, and introduced to the public in 1920. Very … Read moreDr Huey Rootstock

Banksia Rose

October 8, 2019September 30, 2019 by AJ

Banksia Rose The yellow Banksiae rose was first introduced to England in the early 1800s. It has been a firm favorite ever since, due to a delightful habit of producing 1000s of flowers, on long, almost thornless canes. You can find a list of other thornless roses on this page. Much as we like the … Read moreBanksia Rose