Rosa 'Reine des Violettes' – Violet Hybrid Perpetual

Rosa 'Reine des Violettes' (Hybrid Perpetual / Old Garden Rose)

Family

Rosaceae

Genus

Rosa

Cultivar

Reine des Violettes

Additional Names

Queen of the Violets

Hybridizer

Mille-Mallet

Introduced

1860

A classic Hybrid Perpetual from 1860, 'Reine des Violettes' (Queen of the Violets) is celebrated for its rare, true violet-mauve color—a hue uncommon in old roses. The large, fully double, cupped flowers open from pointed buds and possess a rich, intense damask fragrance. This vigorous, upright shrub reaches 4–6 feet, with coarse, grey-green foliage and relatively few thorns. It is a reliable repeat bloomer, a trait that distinguished Hybrid Perpetuals as the forerunners of modern roses. Its historic charm and unique color make it a treasured heirloom.