Mid-saturated crimson-purple base colour with a delicate silvery bloom. Slight bluish tinge in cool weather. - rambler, climbing rose - very faint, barely noticeable scented rose - fresh, fruity character
– Abundant repeat-flowering purple clusters.
– Ideal rambler for arches, walls, pergolas.
– Hardy to around –20 °C, ADR-recognised.
– Medium disease resistance, reliable health.
– Compact foliage, good coverage without heaviness.
– Special feature: Award-winning exhibition rambler combining mauve‑purple tones with decorative red hips.
Consistent quality – Style in the garden
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,00 £
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PERENNIAL BLUE™ – purple climbing rambler rose - Mehring
Imagine your front garden arch washed in post-rain scent as PerennialBlue threads through railings and over porch canopies, creating a soft, romantic veil of small purple clusters that keep returning from early summer into autumn while coping calmly with blustery showers and heavy clouds in typical British weather. This own-root climber establishes steadily, putting energy into roots first, then strong shoots, and finally generous flowering for dependable long-term structure and sustainable colour. Its semi-double, mauve-purple blooms with a silvery sheen give a subtly vintage look that works beautifully in compact, rainwater-conscious London front gardens and narrow side yards, asking only modest care from busy beginners.
Perennial Blue with a very faint, fresh fruity fragrance.
Perennial Blue rose hips on the stem, overall view.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Terraced-house front garden arch
Trains easily over a simple metal or timber arch, giving a long season of mauve-purple flower clusters in a narrow footprint without demanding complex pruning, ideal for time-poor city gardeners and relaxed beginners.
Rainwater-friendly railings and fences
Suited to vertical planting above permeable gravel or planting strips, it accepts typical British rain and wind without collapsing, helping you green hard boundaries while working well for eco-aware urban homeowners.
Small pergola beside patio
Creates a light, flowery canopy without excessive weight, its medium vigour and manageable thorns making it practical for seating areas where families need charm with straightforward upkeep for busy families.
North-east or part-shaded walls
Tolerates partial shade, so it will still flower on less-than-ideal aspects where many climbers sulk, giving reliable coverage and colour for those with overshadowed plots and constrained urban spaces.
Pollinator-supporting mixed border backdrop
Semi-double blooms offer moderate pollen access, and when combined with lavender, nepeta or sage, it becomes part of a continuous nectar corridor, appealing to nature-conscious city gardeners.
Large containers on balconies or patios
Can be grown in a substantial 40–50 litre or larger container with a trellis, where own-root resilience supports long life and regeneration, suiting renters and long-term planners among urban growers.
Low-maintenance cottage-style front garden
Once established, needs only medium maintenance and occasional disease checks, while own-root stamina supports a long-lived planting that quietly matures with your home, reassuring cautious new gardeners.
Coastal or exposed suburban plots
Handles unsettled, showery conditions and cool, breezy spells typical of many UK sites, making it a dependable climbing accent for those gardening in wind-prone or changeable-weather areas.
Styling ideas
Front-Door Halo – Train PERENNIAL BLUE™ over a slim arch framing the doorway, underplant with soft lavender and nepeta for bees and scent – ideal for style-conscious terraced-house owners.
Pastel Pergola – Let its mauve-purple clusters mingle with pale pink climbers over a small pergola, anchoring pots of sage and alliums beneath – perfect for relaxed family seating areas.
Rain-Garden Railing – Combine this rambler along front railings with gravel mulch, marigolds and drought-tolerant perennials to make a permeable, rainwater-smart frontage – suited to eco-minded urban gardeners.
Balcony Screen – Grow it in a 50 litre container with an obelisk, paired with chives and compact grasses, to soften overlooking views – great for balcony and roof-terrace dwellers.
Romantic Side-Passage – Guide stems along wires on a narrow side path wall, adding cypress spurge and shade-tolerant groundcovers below – ideal for maximising colour in tight, overlooked spaces.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Rambler and large-flowered climbing rose; registered as Mehv9601, traded as PERENNIAL BLUE™ and Perennial Blue; exhibition category rambler and climbing rose for specialist and garden use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Bernard F. Mehring in the United Kingdom from Super Excelsa × Veilchenblau; introduced commercially by Eurosa (Germany) in 2003 for garden and show cultivation across temperate regions.
Awards and recognition
Holds ADR certification in Germany (2013) for overall performance, plus Baden-Baden Silver Medal (2006) and first prize at Baden bei Wien (2014), underlining its ornamental value and garden reliability.
Growth and structural characteristics
Climbing habit reaching about 240–380 cm in height with 150–260 cm spread; moderately thorny stems carry mid-green, slightly glossy foliage of medium density, forming an airy yet effective vertical screen.
Flower morphology
Semi-double, cup-shaped blooms with 13–25 petals borne in large clusters; small-flowered (around 0.5–1.5 inches) but produced abundantly in flushes, with a strong initial wave followed by good repeat flowering.
Colour data and phenology
Mid-saturated crimson-purple with silvery bloom and bluish tinge in cool weather; buds open vivid mauve-purple then soften to greyish lilac, colour holding best in milder conditions and fading in strong sun.
Fragrance and aroma
Fragrance is very light and often barely noticeable, described as fresh and faintly fruity on warm still days; chosen more for distinctive colour and flower form than for strong scent in most garden settings.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, spherical red hips about 6–10 mm across, adding discreet autumn interest and potential wildlife value without creating heavy mess on paths or seating areas.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); disease resistance medium to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, benefits from good air circulation and routine monitoring.
Horticultural recommendations
Best on arches, pergolas, fences or walls at 190–300 cm spacing; accepts partial shade and typical UK rainfall; prefers well-drained soil with regular watering in dry spells and balanced spring feeding.
PERENNIAL BLUE™ offers long-season purple clusters, reliable coverage in modest spaces and resilient own-root growth that matures gracefully over years, making it a thoughtful choice for sustainable family gardens.
Pollinator Attraction:
Semi-double, 13–25-petalled flowers moderately attract pollinators because the semi-double bloom form can partially obscure the stamens, reducing the accessibility of pollen and nectar.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Due to its semi-double flowers, it is considered partially pollinator-friendly.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
