Rose - Reine de Violettes

Common Name:
Reine des Violettes Rose

Description:
Rosa 'Reine des Violettes' is an enchanting old-world rose, renowned for its richly coloured, deeply fragrant blooms and romantic form. The name translates to "Queen of the Violets," perfectly capturing its velvety, violet-purple to mauve blooms which appear in full, quartered rosettes. This heritage rose exudes a strong, classic old rose perfume, making it a favourite among collectors and lovers of fragrance. It flowers in flushes from late spring through to early autumn, with its strongest display typically in early summer. ‘Reine des Violettes’ can be grown as a tall shrub or lightly supported as a climber, especially in Melbourne’s climate where it benefits from morning sun and protection from intense afternoon heat. It has fewer thorns than most roses, adding to its refined elegance, and prefers rich, well-drained soil with regular pruning to encourage healthy growth.

Form:
*Shrub - Medium
*Climber (with support)

Mature Size:
*Height: 1.5–2.0 m (as shrub)
*Height: 2.0–2.5 m (as climber with support)
*Width: 1.2–1.5 m

Aspect:
*Full Sun
*Part Shade

Flowering:
*Flowers in Spring
*Flowers in Summer
*Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
*Violet
*Mauve
*Purple

Key Attributes:
*Scented Flowers
*Perennial
*Bee Attracting
*Suitable for Cut Flowers
*Old-Fashioned Rose Form
*Low Thorn Count
*Heritage Rose

Toxicity:
Not considered toxic to humans or animals. Handle with care, as minor thorns may still be present.

Companion Plants:
*Salvia ‘Amistad’
*Geranium ‘Rozanne’
*Nepeta ‘Walker's Low’
*Lavandula ‘Avonview’
*Digitalis purpurea (Foxglove)