The Reine des Violettes rose is a historic variety that has deep purple blooms with lighter reverse. These are very large, very full and old-fashioned blooms. The arching and 4′-5′ tall bush is repeat blooming. This variety has been described by some as nearly-thornless and shade-tolerant. For helpful rose care tips for the Reine des Violettes rose, please visit our Rose Care page. Other Names Queen of the Violettes, Lake Street Classification Historic Roses, Hybrid Perpetual Roses Colour Mauve and Mauve Blend Bloom Size Very Large Bloom Shape Open-Cupped, Quartered Petal Count Very Full (41 petals) Fragrance Fragrant Plant Form Arching, Nearly-thornless Plant Height 7' – 8' Hardiness Zones USDA 4 – 9 Sun Requirement 4 hours of direct sunlight Breeder Mille-Mallet, 1860 Propagation Grafted on Multiflora, Produced by Palatine Fruit and Roses Root Form Potted Rose Pick Up Only The heights & zones are guidelines only. Roses & fruit trees grow differently in different zones, and require proper winter protection accordingly.
