Petal Pals
old garden · 1815
Agatha Incarnata
Rosa 'Agatha Incarnata'
4-6 ft
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–8
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Double, often quartered, informal, or nodding; typically borne in clusters.
Petal count
Double to very double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
blush
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Rugose and leathery
Fragrance Notes
Strong, sweet, and occasionally described as spicy.
Color Description
Clear, tender pink with outer petals fading to near-white; sometimes described as mauve-pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-6 ft
Spread
3-4 ft
Soil
Prefers well-drained, acidic to mildly acidic soil (pH 5.6-6.5); tolerates heavier clay soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–8
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to blackspot; moderate resistance to mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Standard rose watering requirements; moderately drought-tolerant once established.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Bloom on old wood; prune after flowering to maintain shape and promote health.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease-resistant, particularly against blackspot, but can be susceptible to powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown; believed to be a hybrid of Rosa gallica and Rosa damascena.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None