A subtly-coloured, diminutive rambler rose, Rosa Purple Skyliner is rather like the fine old rambler Veilchenblau, but repeat-flowering and much smaller, small enough to be grown in soil-based compost in a container on a patio, with support. It’s a deciduous, rambling rose, with a lax habit. The light green foliage is divided into slightly serrated, ovate leaflets. From June until the frosts it bears clusters of moderately scented, soft purple, semi-double blooms with golden stamens; the flowers fade beautifully to mauve and grey. Patio rambler rose Purple Skyliner can be trained on a north wall.
Site: Sheltered Soil: Any moisture-retentive, humus-rich, well-drained soil; tolerates poorer soils Position: Full sun or partial shade Season of interest: Midsummer to autumn Hardiness: Fully hardy Height:13’ (4m) Spread: 10’ (3m) in 2-5 years
