Petal Pals
shrub · 2013
Abbaye de Fontfroide
Rosa 'Abbaye de Fontfroide'
1 m (approx. 3.3 ft)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
11 cm (approx. 4.3 inches)
Bloom habit
Flowers appear terminally as solitary buds or in small bunches of 2 to 3.
Petal count
37 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to deep green
Foliage surface
Smooth and glabrous
Fragrance Notes
Described as having a sustained and powerful fragrance, though specific aromatic notes are often cited generally as fruity or classic rose scents within the Generosa series.
Color Description
Peach-colored to peachy orange-pink blooms that resemble a cross between a rose and a peony, eventually evolving toward a deeper, more sustained pink shade as they mature.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1 m (approx. 3.3 ft)
Spread
0.3 - 0.6 m (approx. 1 - 2 ft)
Soil
Thrives in moist, well-drained soil; sandy-clay soils with good water retention are ideal.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires moist but well-drained soil; regular watering is necessary, especially during dry periods, to maintain soil moisture.
Fertilizer
Apply a slow-release fertilizer in early spring just as the new leaves begin to emerge.
Pruning
Prune old flowers regularly to encourage re-blooming (deadheading). A more significant pruning should be performed in early spring or after each flowering cycle to maintain shape and vigor.
Pests & Diseases
Excellent resistance to common rose diseases; however, like many European cultivars, it may show susceptibility to mildew in damp conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Often showcased in French rose trials; however, specific international gold medals are not widely documented for this specific cultivar.