Petal Pals
old garden · 1842
Adèle Courtois
Rosa gallica 'Adèle Courtois'
Approximately 100 cm
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–8
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Very double and very wrinkled (chiffonné) when fully open.
Petal count
25
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
purple
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark gray-green
Foliage surface
Five toothed leaflets per leaf.
Fragrance Notes
A sweet, perfume-like scent with a spicy touch.
Color Description
Delicate carmine rose evolving toward pale mauve as the flower matures.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
Approximately 100 cm
Spread
Approximately 0.9 to 1.2 meters (3 to 4 feet)
Soil
Prefers rich, clay-based soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–8
Disease Resistance
Considered hardy as a species-related Gallica rose.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering to maintain consistent moisture, particularly in well-drained, rich soils.
Fertilizer
Benefits from standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and organic matter enrichment.
Pruning
Prune after the once-yearly flowering period to maintain shape and remove old wood; typical for Gallica roses.
Pests & Diseases
Generally hardy; potentially susceptible to typical rose diseases like powdery mildew or blackspot in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa gallica seedling