Petal Pals
old garden · 1837
Acidalie
Rosa 'Acidalie'
4 - 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large (approx. 3.5 inches)
Bloom habit
Large, globular, and cupped flowers typically borne in small clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Light to medium green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Deep, sweet old rose fragrance with hints of Damask scent.
Color Description
Creamy white, often displaying a very faint blush of light pink or flesh color, particularly in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 - 6 feet
Spread
3 - 4 feet
Soil
Preferably rich, well-drained loamy soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Fair; benefits from a sunny location and good air circulation to mitigate mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering; ensure soil remains moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring to remove dead or old wood and to maintain shape. Responds well to light pruning.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose fungal issues such as blackspot and powdery mildew, especially in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling of a Bourbon rose