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Rambler Question

16 years ago

I'm zone pushing a little bit, as I ordered two Veilchenblau and one Bleu Magenta. I'm wondering if anyone grows either (or both) of these ramblers.

The Veilchenblau will be with a Darlow's Enigma and growing up two small trees. I'm protecting them from the winds, by screening them with white lilacs, butterfly bushes and catmint. The Bleu Magenta is going next to the back corner of the front porch, against the house, where it will be a bit more protected.

I'm wondering if these do well in your area, do they get huge, are they easy to grow? Thanks in advance :)

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girlgroupgirl
16 years ago
I have Darlow's Enigma and Veilchenblau. I keep Veilch. pruned small to a fence although it would like to be very large. Darlow is now about 12-15' tall, and would like to be taller and much larger but it's in a tight space and I prune it to the space.

They do fine here, but we are many zones apart, so I have no idea how they would do for you.
lavender_lass
Original Author
16 years ago
Do they have a nice fragrance? Do they bloom for very long? Are they really purplish (is that a word?) or just more of a crimson?

I'm pretty excited, but I never can resist anything that even sounds like it will be purple...and hopefully a nice fragrance. That's why I also ordered Belle de Crecy and Indigo :)
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