Petal Pals
shrub · 1973
Adelaide Hoodless
Rosa 'Adelaide Hoodless'
4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
2–7
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2.75 inches (7 cm)
Bloom habit
Large clusters of up to 35 blooms.
Petal count
9-16
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Very weak, barely noticeable, with a delicate rosy character.
Color Description
Bright medium-red semi-double blooms with a small yellow eye, produced in large clusters.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m)
Spread
4-5 ft (1.2-1.5 m)
Soil
Adaptable to various soil types, but prefers rich, well-drained, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 2–7
Disease Resistance
High cold hardiness; moderate resistance to most common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Maintain consistent moisture with moderate watering; avoid waterlogged soil.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer twice a year, typically in early spring and after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Best pruned in late winter or early spring. Regular deadheading of spent blooms is recommended to encourage repeat flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Generally good resistance to powdery mildew, though moderate susceptibility to blackspot in humid conditions; spiny canes.
🧬 Pedigree
'Fire King' x ('J.W. Fargo' x 'Assiniboine')
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)