Petal Pals
old garden · 1920
Adam Messerich
Rosa 'Adam Messerich'
150 - 200 cm (up to 270 cm if unpruned)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
8 cm (3.1 inches)
Bloom habit
Large, cupped to globular blooms borne mostly solitary or in small, slightly drooping clusters.
Petal count
Semi-double to double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
lavender
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium to bright green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy and leathery
Fragrance Notes
Pleasant fruity scent with distinct raspberry-like notes.
Color Description
Bright, saturated pink that softens to a warmer, paler lilac-pink as the flower matures, often with visible yellow stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
150 - 200 cm (up to 270 cm if unpruned)
Spread
120 - 150 cm
Soil
Prefers well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter; tolerates sandy, heavy, or clay-rich soils if well-managed.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during dry spells; avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer or organic compost in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and reducing established stems by no more than one-third to maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally good disease resistance; may occasionally be susceptible to common rose issues like mildew or rust in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
'Frau Oberhofgärtner Singer' x ('Louise Odier' x 'Louis-Philippe')