Petal Pals
rambler · 1826
Adelaide d'Orleans
Rosa 'Adélaide d'Orléans'
14-20 ft (4.3-6.1 m)
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
1.5-2.25 inches (4-6 cm)
Bloom habit
Produced in large, dainty, pendulous sprays and clusters.
Petal count
40-80 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
arching
Color
blush
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy and semi-evergreen
Fragrance Notes
Primrose, musk, and apple with hints of myrrh.
Color Description
Small, deep pink buds open to soft, creamy white or pale pink semi-double flowers.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
14-20 ft (4.3-6.1 m)
Spread
10-13 ft (3-4 m)
Soil
Rich, fertile, moist, and well-drained; tolerates various soil types including clay, loam, sand, and chalk; pH 6.5-7.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Very Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Average, prefers moist but well-drained soil; water when topsoil is dry, especially during budding and flowering.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring; liquid fertilizer every two weeks during the growing season is beneficial.
Pruning
Prune after flowering in late summer; remove spent blooms and thin out older or crowded wood to maintain shape and health.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy and disease resistant, though can be susceptible to powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa sempervirens x Rosa chinensis
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit (AGM)