The Veilchenblau is known by a range of different names, including the Blue Rambler, Blue Rosalie and Violet Blue. This plant is a flowering modern climber that belongs to the family Rosaceae and the genus Rosa. The rose was hybridized by Schmidt, who formally introduced and registered it in 1909 in Germany and since then has been acclaimed several times for its qualities. Awards received include the Victorian award from the Millen Rose Society in 1999, the Augusta Rose Society in 1999, the Acadiana Rose Society in 2000, and the Charleston Rose Society in 2001.

The flowers of the Veilchenblau exist in a range of soft colours. You will find this rose in a number of mauve blends, as well as in pale blues and crimsons. On closer examination one can see that the flowers are streaked with white lines from the centre and have pale gold stamens. The stems are almost thornless in comparison to the Veinchenblau’s cousins. The bloom is shaped as either semi-double, cupped or with an eye present, and the flowers are known for being extremely fragrant and welcoming, which is one reason besides their attractive appearance why they are valued by many gardeners and homemakers. A mature plant can usually reach between 10 and 20 feet in height and has a spacing of 10 to 12 feet.

The bloom time varies from late spring to early summer, with no documented instances of re-blooming (contrary to what some may hear). The Veinchenblau is also known for its resistance to several rose diseases and conditions, including black spot and rust.

When propagating the Veinchenblau, gardeners tend to use a variety of methods, including grafting and budding. Many also use softwood, semi-hardwood or hardwood cuttings. It is also wise to avoid pruning. For this plant to grow successfully it is important that the acidity of the soil is maintained. The optimum soil pH for the Veinchenblau lies within the range of 5.6 and 6.5.

In the USA, the Veinchenblau is found in a number of areas with abundant warm seasons to allow seed germination and the full growth of the plant. Locations such as Florida, Colorado, Texas, Oregon and Oklahoma are some of the states in which it is situated, though it can also be found in colder areas such as Virginia. Depending on the USDA zone, the hardiness of the plant varies. For instance, while the plant exists in temperatures as low as -28.8 °C in USDA zone 5a, it is limited to temperatures above - 3.8 °C in zone 9b.