Petal Pals
old garden · 1851
Adèle Pavie
Rosa 'Adèle Pavie'
4 to 5 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large (approx. 3-4 inches)
Bloom habit
Full, cupped flowers born in small clusters or solitary; stems and sepals are covered in a 'mossy' growth.
Petal count
Double to very double (40+ petals)
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
blush
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte, typical of Centifolia roses.
Fragrance Notes
Sweet musk and classic rose scent, characteristic of the Moss rose group.
Color Description
Pale pink to flesh-colored blooms with a deeper pink center, often fading to creamy white at the edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Well-drained, fertile soil rich in organic matter, such as compost or well-rotted manure; prefers a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate; benefits from good air circulation.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, especially during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system; avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the bloom cycle completes.
Pruning
Prune after the once-yearly flowering period; remove old wood and thin out crowded branches to encourage new growth and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to powdery mildew, blackspot, and aphids, typical of 19th-century rose cultivars.
🧬 Pedigree
Likely a seedling of a Centifolia Muscosa variety.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None