Petal Pals
shrub · 2012
Parfum de Mireille
Rosa 'Parfum de Mireille'
100-140 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
10 cm
Bloom habit
The flowers are typically borne in small clusters or solitary on sturdy, upright stems.
Petal count
40+ (tightly packed)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy / Varnished
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a powerful and pleasant fruity perfume, often noted for citrus and apricot undertones.
Color Description
Features tightly packed, double blooms in shades of peach-yellow, creamy white, and apricot. The center typically holds a deeper apricot hue that pales toward the outer petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-140 cm
Spread
50-70 cm
Soil
Best grown in medium-moisture, well-drained garden loams. Prefers slightly acidic soil rich in organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
High / Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular, deep watering, ideally at the base of the plant in the morning to prevent foliage diseases. Ensure the soil remains moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and repeat after the first flush of blooms to encourage reblooming throughout the season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth starts. For a shrub habit, thin out older canes and reduce height by approximately one-third. If grown as a short climber, train main canes and prune lateral shoots back to 2-3 buds.
Pests & Diseases
Exhibits good resistance to common rose diseases like black spot and powdery mildew. Like many yellow-toned roses, it may attract thrips which require monitoring.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
The series "Les Roses de Mireille" is recognized for fragrance, though specific individual awards for this cultivar are not widely documented.