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| Unfortunately, I have no purples, but I'd love to see yours. Of course, let's all agree that there probably is no true purple rose, but in recent years a number near purples (or sometimes purple) roses have been introduced, so I know some of you have them.
Any one have Night Owl climber? I remember drooling over a picture of it on the cover of some nursery catalog back when that rose was introduced. So how purple is it? CELEBRATE YOUR PURPLE ROSES--POST THEM HERE! Look forward to seeing them. Kate |
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| Purple is probably the color I have the fewest of and most of them are minis. A lot of times I find they aren't the most vigorous growers for some reason. Maybe because I tend to get the modern roses. My two OGRs in mauve are very vigorous. Mini Always a Lady Angel Face Intrigue Lavender Jewel Memphis Blues Paradise Reine des Violettes Rose de Rescht Wild Plum Verdun is classed as "carmine red" but it's always mauve in my garden. Violet Mist Winter Magic That's all of my mauves. I'd like to see everyone else's since I think I could use a few more! |
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| LOL I was just thinking its time for the "purples!" Okey-dokey, here we go: BLUE SUEDE SHOES mini BLUE VIOLET EBB TIDE LAVENDER FOLIES BLACKBERRY NIP BLUE FOR YOU CHANTILLY LACE FRAGRANT PLUM HEIRLOOM LAVANDE LILA VIDRI MELODY PARFUMEE NEPTUNE PARADISE PURPLE TORCH RHAPSODY IN BLUE SEVEN SEAS SHI-UN STEPHEN'S BIG PURPLE SWEET SAN CARLOS WILD BLUE YONDER |
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- Posted by prettypetals GA 7 (My Page) on Sun, Feb 12, 12 at 19:17
| Ahhhhh just lovely ladies. I am always looking for anything in purple. I love purple. Going to have to check some of these babies out. Thanks for sharing, Judy |
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| Seil, Love Winter Magic...the fuzz on it makes it look like its frosty! Beth, Great Purples! I think my favorites are Lavendar Folies and Sweet San Carlos! I see Stormy Weather didn't make it in again...but as I said before, I must have that one now...and its been ordered for spring :) Here's what I have...but some are a stretch to be considered purple :) Ebb Tide Rose du Roi a Fleurs Pourpres Rayon Butterflies Outta the Blue...although mine is always more pink Mt Vernon Purple Noisette Hansa Burgundy Iceburg Blue River Blue Girl ...and lastly, another shot of Blue Girl with my Juliet in the background :) |
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| Lovely blooms. Thanks for posting. Now I have a new selection for my slide album. |
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| Oh, Heavens! Where do I start? Beth, you have tons of gorgeous purples! Blue Violet, Blueberry Nip, Rhapsody in Blue, and Shi-Un are all so yummy looking! Thanks, Tammy. I got Winter Magic first and really liked it but then I got Violet Mist and it's a much better, stronger and healthier rose. I've looked at Blue Girl several times and didn't get it. Mow I'm sorry I didn't. Juliet is a cutie! |
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- Posted by kathy9norcal CA 9 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 13, 12 at 13:55
| Purple/lavender roses are so much fun! Here are mine:
Just wanted to add that they seem more purple in real life. My camera doesn't capture purple well. |
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- Posted by ron_and_susan z8 GA (My Page) on Mon, Feb 13, 12 at 14:36
| Kathy--Your pics are great,but the pic of Route 66 is out of this world.--Ron |
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- Posted by kathy9norcal CA 9 (My Page) on Mon, Feb 13, 12 at 15:54
| Thanks, Ron. Route 66 is next to St. Patrick and they bloomed together last summer. It was a great combination. |
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| Thank you, everyone, for posting your purple roses. They are all wonderful. Reine des Violettes
Blooms that fade to purple: Tradescant
William Shakespeare 2000, I think...
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- Posted by rosecavalier 3 AB (My Page) on Mon, Feb 13, 12 at 17:33
| Burgundy Iceberg and sport
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| That sport you have of burgundy iceburg is beautiful! If only it could actually be bred and propagated, that would be a wonferful color combo not often seen! Tammy |
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| I'm loving all these purples/lavenders/near purples/near lavenders, etc. Had no idea there were so many I'm still wondering if someone has a Night Owl climber. Have wanted to know more about it since I saw it on the catalog front cover, but rarely does anyone even mention it. More pics--anyone? everyone? We are waiting. : ) Kate |
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| Forgot about NIGHT OWL. It's still small, but gave me a few nice blooms last yr.
Krista, I wish my REINE DE VIOLETTES looked as good as yours. Mine rarely blooms and only once a yr anyway. |
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- Posted by sweetvenge 5a (My Page) on Thu, Feb 16, 12 at 4:29
| All these purples are lovely
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| Night Owl and Enchanted Evening--love 'em! Lovely as this purples thread is, I think I might start a White thread--to get more people posting (hopefully). But if anyone has more purples, feel free to post here. We will return to view and praise if we see activity going on here. : ) Kate |
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- Posted by the_dark_lady z7 Amelia VA (My Page) on Thu, Feb 16, 12 at 13:04
| Wow! What a great thread and awesome roses! Please take a look at my purples. Marina Rugosa 'Amelie Gravereaux'
Basye's Purple Rose
Blue for You
Ebb Tide
Erinnerung an Brod
Exellenze von Schubert
Eyes for You
Fara Shimbo
Florence Delattre
Hansa
Midnight Blue
Ombree Parfaite
Perennial Blue
Purple Skyliner
Reine des Violettes
Rhapsody in Blue
Umbra
Veilchenblau
Vineyard Song
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| Wow--what a collection of purples! They are gorgeous! Do they always bloom that color of purple? Or just under certain conditions? Any of them fade or change shades with shifts in temperatures? Take Skyliner, for instance--is it magenta at times and purple at other times? I was really eyeing that one--must find out more about it. They almost look like fall-blooming asters--in pics anyway. Don't know about real life. Kate |
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| More beauties everyone! Marina, your photos of purples are excellent! Mine always look too pink. |
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| OMG Marina, where did you get EYES FOR YOU? Did you import it yourself? I love it!! |
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- Posted by the_dark_lady z7 Amelia VA (My Page) on Sat, Feb 18, 12 at 5:43
| Beth, I was lucky to get a cutting from a friend. Awesome rose! Great bloomer. |
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- Posted by DandyLioness none (My Page) on Tue, Mar 13, 12 at 17:02
| I am drooling over all these beautiful purples!! I'm new to gardening so maybe you all can help me out a bit. I'm in Sacramento,CA and I have a south facing bed that I'd like to put a lavender-purple colored rose bush or rose tree. What I'm looking for is something that looks like Lavender Folies (pictured above). A. Where can I get it (Ive searched online and cant seem to find it) and... Beth- maybe you can give me more details since you posted the pics? Many many thanks in advance!! |
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| I think it might be a cut flower--which means it is not really intended for general garden growing--which is probably why you can't find it listed as available at any nurseries. Isn't it Meilland rose? If so, I'd google up their site, locate their email address on the page, and email them a query about its availability. At least, it can't hurt to try. Good luck. Kate |
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- Posted by lovemysheltie 5/6 Chicago (My Page) on Wed, Mar 14, 12 at 14:11
| This thread made me crave Angel Face all over again! Not a good idea, given that its died twice on me in our horrid winters :-/ What a pity, as it's a simply beautiful rose. |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Fri, Mar 23, 12 at 15:03
| Wow!!! Those are amazing!!! Incredible. Fantastic!!! Thanks everyone!! |
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- Posted by ken-n.ga.mts (My Page) on Sun, Mar 25, 12 at 20:09
| Tons of beautiful blooms I've never seen before. I'll be heading over to RU in about a month. Have to pick up some of these different ones. Does anyone besides me grow Royal Amethyst??? |
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- Posted by the_bustopher Kansas City, MO (My Page) on Sun, Mar 25, 12 at 23:31
| I guess I'll throw in some of mine just for the fun of it. The first one is the HT Heirloom.
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Mon, Mar 26, 12 at 9:51
| Cardinel looks unbelievable!! Tons of blooms - but I guess that's cause it's a once bloomer. What a stunner with that purple!!! I also really like Heirloom and Blueberry Hill. Your roses are all amazing - Thank you!!! Carol |
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| There are so many wonderful purples on this thread that I can't even begin to say which ones I like best. These are all sensational! (And I have no purples in my garden--what a dummy am I!) : ) Kate |
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Really wonderful photos. I enjoyed them very much. Here's my 'Ebb Tide': 
Sometimes 'Prospero' can be a little purple-y |
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- Posted by Strawberryhill 5a IL (My Page) on Sun, Apr 1, 12 at 21:23
| Thanks Hoovb, for that BEST picture of Prospero. You sold me on that one, and it's hardy to zone 5b. I try to get the same roses like you, since my soil is also alkaline heavy clay. |
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| Wow! I'm glad I checked in to catch up here. Bustopher your roses and pics are gorgeous! Hoov, I'm thinking of getting Ebb Tide. Love your pics! |
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- Posted by Dinglehopp3r 7a East TN (My Page) on Wed, Jun 11, 14 at 20:55
| I hate that so many photos in this thread are gone, if anyone would love to add to it, I wouldn't object ;) |
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| Ok, I will )) Here is mine Intrigue, steel a baby bush. Irina
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| Ok, I will )) Here is my Intrigue, still a baby bush. Irina
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| Ebb tide and RDV make me swoon! |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Sat, Jun 14, 14 at 2:03
| Here is Nicole Carol Miller - a nice soft lavender. Wonderful scent. Carol |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Sat, Jun 14, 14 at 2:05
| Here is a more open shot of Paradise. Carol |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Sat, Jun 14, 14 at 2:07
| Here is Royal Amethyst. I don't have it anymore, because it blackspotted too much. Carol |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Sat, Jun 14, 14 at 2:10
| Here is Big Purple. Fantastic fragrance. Carol |
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- Posted by canadian_rose zone 3a (My Page) on Sat, Jun 14, 14 at 2:13
| Here is Night Owl. No fragrance Carol |
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