Petal Pals
other · 1888
Abbé Thomasson
Rosa 'Abbé Thomasson'
90–150 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
medium
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters; large ovoid buds opening to cupped flowers.
Petal count
double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green, often with bronzy tints when young.
Foliage surface
Matte to semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Distinctive tea-scented fragrance.
Color Description
Coppery-salmon (saumon cuivré), sometimes described as salmon-red or coppery-pink as the bloom ages.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
90–150 cm
Spread
60–120 cm
Soil
Thrives in fertile, well-drained, loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–10
Disease Resistance
Average for 19th-century Tea roses; requires good air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires consistent watering to maintain evenly moist soil, particularly during dry spells, typical of Tea roses.
Fertilizer
Regular applications of a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to support repeat blooming.
Pruning
Light to moderate pruning in late winter or early spring; avoid heavy pruning as Tea roses bloom best on older wood.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose ailments such as blackspot, powdery mildew, and rust, especially in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling of a Tea rose
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None recorded