Petal Pals
climber · 1988
Agatha Christie
Rosa 'Agatha Christie'
11-14 ft (3.5-4.5 m)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
Large (approx. 4 inches / 10 cm)
Bloom habit
Borne in clusters of large, elegant flowers.
Petal count
Double to very double (26-40+ petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Refreshing, fruity scent.
Color Description
Stunning mid-pink to light strawberry pink with Hybrid Tea-style form.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
11-14 ft (3.5-4.5 m)
Spread
8-10 ft (2.5-3 m)
Soil
Thrives in most well-drained soils, including heavy clay, chalk, loam, and sandy types, provided they are enriched with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Good to excellent disease resistance, though monitoring for fungal issues is advised.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering is required, but avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases; prefers moist but well-drained conditions.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in late winter or early spring; provide a second feed in early summer.
Pruning
Prune in late autumn or early spring by removing dead, diseased, or crossing stems. Tie new shoots as horizontally as possible to wires or trellis to encourage flowering on lateral shoots.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, but can be susceptible to black spot and powdery mildew. Common pests include rose leaf-rolling sawfly, red spider mites, and rabbits.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Awarded at the 1989 Dublin Rose Trials; holds the RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM).