Petal Pals
other · 1966
Aïcha
Rosa 'Aïcha'
200-300 cm (6.5-10 ft)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
9 cm (3.5 in)
Bloom habit
Large, flat flowers borne primarily in a heavy spring flush with occasional repeat blooms throughout the summer.
Petal count
5-10 (Single to semi-double)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
orange
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Mid-green to dark grey-green
Foliage surface
Fine-textured, matte foliage with small, rounded leaflets typical of the Pimpinellifolia group.
Fragrance Notes
Intense, sweet fragrance characteristic of old roses, with spicy and musky undertones.
Color Description
Deep golden-yellow petals that fade to a soft cream-yellow as they age, featuring a prominent center of golden-orange stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
200-300 cm (6.5-10 ft)
Spread
150-180 cm (5-6 ft)
Soil
Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter. It is notably tolerant of poorer soils and sandy conditions once established.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering is required, especially during the first growing season to establish a deep, extensive root system. Soil should be kept moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth begins and again after the first flush of flowers to encourage repeat blooming.
Pruning
Minimal pruning is needed. In early spring, remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood. To maintain vigor and shape, remove one-third of the oldest canes at the base every few years after flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Generally very healthy and disease-resistant. It may occasionally be susceptible to mildew in humid or poorly ventilated sites.
🧬 Pedigree
Souvenir de Jacques Verschuren × Guldtop
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) 1993