Purple roses express special admiration. We introduce you to the five most beautiful varieties of roses in unusual purple and lilac tones.
You want a real eye-catcher in the garden that draws everyone's attention with its exotic beauty? Then look out for a purple rose (pink). Although there is now an incredible selection of different rose varieties, the purple representatives of this plant are still quite rare.
The unusual roses are in no way inferior to their classic sisters - on the contrary: With their color spectrum from a soft lilac tone to a mystical blue-violet, the magnificent roses are among the absolute jewels in the garden and often attract envious looks. Here you can find out which varieties are particularly enchanting and why you should only give purple roses as gifts with caution.
5. Climbing rose 'Indigoletta'®
Dark, leathery leaves and lilac-colored flowers - the 'Indigoletta'® is a real feast for the eyes when it shows its magnificent flowers in June. In particular, their lasting abundance of flowers until well into autumn make the lilac-colored rose a real asset to any garden, and its intense fragrance invites you to dream. The plant is also characterized by its vigorous growth and he althy foliage.
The 'Rhapsody in Blue'® attracts everyone's attention with its unusual blue-violet flower color - no wonder, after all it is currently considered the "bluest" rose of all. Its attractiveness is further enhanced by the white center, which also underscores the impressive color of the flowers. Its light fragrance and the fact that it tolerates both heat and rain also ensure that 'Rhapsody in Blue'® is an asset to any border.
3. Hybrid tea 'Mainzer Fastnacht'®
One trulyThe 'Mainzer Fastnacht'® has unique flower coloring: A light lilac tone that appears almost silvery gives the unmistakable appearance of the pretty rose. Together with its light green foliage, the plant presents itself as a truly noble eye-catcher that knows how to put itself in the limelight. But the 'Mainzer Fastnacht'® not only looks good, but also convinces with a pleasant smell and good he alth. However, if you are toying with the idea of purchasing the 'Mainzer Fastnacht'®, you should keep your eyes open - the rose is often also offered under the names 'Sissi'® or 'Blue Moon'®.
Once a year, the rambler rose 'Veilchenblau' enchants the garden with its great flowers and its pleasantly light fragrance. During this time, the rose is a real feast for the eyes: its outer leaves appear deep violet, while its eyes are either bright white or a delicate shade of lilac. But its impressive height of up to five meters also makes 'Veilchenblau' the undisputed star in the garden. But the enchanting flower is not only visually appealing, the rose is also characterized by vigorous growth and its robust nature. In addition, the variety is almost thornless, which is why it is also suitable for gardens with children.
1. Floribunda 'Novalis'®
Purple roses are already a rarity - if they also shine with good leaf he alth, they are real rarities. The floribunda 'Novalis'®, also available under the name 'Poseidon', fortunately combines lavender-colored flowers and an extraordinary robustness, so that it deserves the ADR rating. With its slender, tall growth and dark green foliage, the 'Novalis'® also impresses with its elegance, which is underlined once again by its conspicuously double flowers and the light fragrance.
Purple Roses Symbolic Meaning
Purple roses are not only rare in the garden, but also as a bouquet. Perhaps this is also responsible for their unique meaning: the flowers even exaggerate the statement of a red rose and stand for great admiration, love at first sight and for the fact that one is really enchanted by the person opposite. This means that violet flowers are considered specialProof of love that should not be given away lightly. In addition to their romantic meaning, purple roses can also stand for balance and regeneration.
Haven't you found the right rose yet? Here you will find other types of roses that will transform your garden into a green paradise.