Purple Roses: The 5 Most Beautiful Purple Rose Varieties

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Purple roses express special admiration. We introduce you to the five most beautiful varieties of roses in unusual purple and lilac tones.

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Purple roses are still rare [Photo: Frank L Junior/ Shutterstock.com]

Do you want a real eye-catcher in the garden that draws everyone's attention with its exotic beauty? Then you should look for a purple one rose (pink) Keeping an eye out. Although there is now an almost unbelievable selection of different varieties of roses are, the purple-colored representatives of this plant are still quite rare.

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  • 5. Climbing rose 'Indigoletta'®
  • 4. Shrub rose 'Rhapsody in Blue'®
  • 3. Hybrid tea 'Mainzer Fastnacht'®
  • 2. Rambler Rose 'Violet Blue'
  • 1. Floribunda 'Novalis'®
  • Symbolic meaning of purple roses

The unusual roses are in no way inferior to their classic sisters - quite the opposite: with their color spectrum of a gentle Lilac to a mystical blue-violet, the magnificent roses are among the absolute gems in the garden and often earn envious people Look. 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 healthy foliage.

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'Indigoletta'® is a feast for the eyes when it shows its magnificent flowers in June [Photo: Vita Yarmolyuk/ Shutterstock.com]

4. Shrub rose 'Rhapsody in Blue'®

With its unusual blue-violet flower color, the 'Rhapsody in Blue'® attracts everyone's attention - no wonder, after all it is currently considered the "bluest" rose of all. Its attractiveness is further reinforced by the white center, which also underlines 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.

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The 'Rhapsody in Blue'® is considered the "bluest" rose in the world [Photo: Marina Rose/ Shutterstock.com]

3. Hybrid tea 'Mainzer Fastnacht'®

The 'Mainzer Fastnacht'® has a truly unique flower colouration: a light lilac tone that appears almost silvery gives the pretty rose its unmistakable appearance. 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 health. 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'®.

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The flowers of the 'Mainzer Fastnacht'® are so light lilac that they sometimes appear silvery [Photo: Brett Andersen/ Shutterstock.com]

2. Rambler Rose 'Violet Blue'

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.

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The rambler rose 'Veilchenblau' enchants the garden once a year [Photo: Johnnie Martin/ Shutterstock.com]

1. Floribunda 'Novalis'®

Violet roses are already a rarity - if they also shine with good leaf health, then they are real rarities. Fortunately, the floribunda 'Novalis'®, also available under the name 'Poseidon', unites lavender-colored flowers and an extraordinary robustness, so that it deserves the ADR predicate. With its slender, tall growth and dark green foliage, the 'Novalis'® also impresses their elegance, which is underlined once again by their conspicuously double flowers and the light fragrance will.

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The 'Novalis'® combines beauty and health [Photo: Elena-Guzel/ Shutterstock.com]

Symbolic meaning of purple roses

Purple roses are quite rare not only 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 the fact that you are really enchanted by your counterpart. Violet flowers are therefore a special token 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? You can find more here varieties of roses, which transform your garden into a green paradise.

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