Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1995
Abbaye de Cluny
Rosa 'Abbaye de Cluny'
3 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
4 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Large, globular, cupped double flowers borne primarily as solitary terminal blooms on strong stems.
Petal count
30 to 40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy, leathery
Fragrance Notes
A distinct spicy scent with notes of citrus and pepper.
Color Description
An apricot blend featuring warm orange and copper tones that soften to a honey-gold or tawny apricot as the bloom matures.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet
Spread
2 to 3 feet
Soil
Prefers rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH, though it is adaptable to clay, sand, and chalky conditions.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
High
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering to maintain consistently moist but well-drained soil; avoid overhead watering to minimize foliage disease.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins and again after the first major bloom flush.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead, damaged, or crossing canes and cutting back remaining canes by about one-third. Deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage continuous flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Excellent resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew; however, the heavy, full blooms may occasionally 'ball' or fail to open in very wet or humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
('Louis de Funès' × 'Sun King') × 'Just Joey'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Monza Gold Medal (1993), Lyon Gold Medal (1994), Plus Belle de France (1994), Belfast Gold Medal (1995).