'Perennial Blue ®' Rose

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'Perennial Blue ®' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of Dorsetmike

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Mehblue
• Mehv9601

HMF Ratings:

33 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Large-Flowered Climber.
Exhibition name: Perennial Blue ®

Origin:

Bred by Bernard F. Mehring (United Kingdom).
Introduced in United Kingdom by Eurosa in 2003 as 'Perennial Blue'.
Introduced in United States by Ashdown Roses Historic Archive in 2007 as 'Perennial Blue'.

Class:

Large-Flowered Climber, Rambler.

Bloom:

Mauve or purple blend. Mild, sweet fragrance. Small, semi-double (9-16 petals), in large clusters, cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Tall, climbing. Medium, glossy, medium green foliage.

Height: up to 8'2" (up to 250cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 6b and warmer.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Super Excelsa ® × Veilchenblau (Rambler, Schmidt 1909)

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