Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1908
Albatross
Rosa 'Albatross'
80 cm to 120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
8 cm to 10 cm
Bloom habit
Double, often borne in small clusters or singly on long stems.
Petal count
25–40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Mild tea or floral scent.
Color Description
White or creamy white flowers, often featuring a delicate pink flush or tint at the center or on the edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
80 cm to 120 cm
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm
Soil
Prefers rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Average; requires preventive treatment for fungal diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering at the base; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during blooming flushes.
Fertilizer
Requires balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer to encourage repeat blooming.
Pruning
Spring pruning is required; remove dead or diseased wood and thin out old canes to maintain airflow. Cut back remaining canes by about one-third.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose issues such as blackspot, powdery mildew, and aphids, particularly in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Edith Nellie Perkins × Emma Wright
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, National Rose Society (UK), 1930 (awarded prior to formal registration).