TAN04633; mauve-lavender low climber — a 'rain-washed' colour.
'rainy blue' · a popular 'blue' climber in Japan
One of the most popular 'blue' climbers in Japan
50–57 petals.
Medium.
Shoots are soft — must be supported.
Medium green.
A soft mauve-lavender with a greyish-pearly bloom
Lavender and lilac climbers make up the 'blue' group alongside Rainy Blue.
Silver and blue perennials highlight the lilac range:
To play off the lilac, try silver and blue:
Where to plant. A low support, an obelisk, a fence; for a small garden.
Climate. Tantau has NO official data on hardiness; nurseries give zones 5–10. In our conditions, winter protection is essential; the data are not confirmed.
Care. It must have a support — the shoots are soft and the bush does not hold its shape by itself.
Name. 'Rainy Blue' — for the pale lavender colour that looks as if it had been washed by rain.
Breeding. Rosen Tantau (Germany); 2012, introduced only in Japan (Keisei Rose Nurseries); code TAN04633. Libertas × Old Port.
Significance. One of the most popular 'blue' climbers in Japan; a rare mauve-lavender range among climbers.
Repeat-flowering in flushes.
150–250 cm tall.
Overall resistance: 3 out of 5. Medium; the bush does not hold its shape well without support.
Sun; blooms in flushes; shoots are soft — must be supported.
Barely noticeable.
