Petal Pals
old garden · 1864
Adrienne de Cardoville
Rosa 'Adrienne de Cardoville'
120 cm - 150 cm (4' - 5')
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium (approx. 8 cm)
Bloom habit
Very double, globular, and quartered; flowers typically appear in small clusters.
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Subtle to moderate floral scent; noted as subtil in some French descriptions and intense in others.
Color Description
Light pink (rose tendre) with outer petals often appearing slightly lighter; warm pink tones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120 cm - 150 cm (4' - 5')
Spread
90 cm - 150 cm (3' - 5')
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Average; requires preventative care in disease-prone areas.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, keep soil moist but well-drained; avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer; supplement with organic mulch or compost.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by thinning out older wood and shortening flowering stems by one third. Bourbons benefit from pruning to maintain a bushy shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot, mildew, and rust, common to older Bourbon varieties in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown