Petal Pals
shrub · 1987
Alba Meidiland
Rosa 'Alba Meidiland'
2 - 3 feet
Height
Continuous
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
1.5 - 2 inches
Bloom habit
Large clusters
Petal count
40 - 55
Flowering
continuous
Habit
spreading
Color
white
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Absent to very weak; some reports of a very slight tea scent.
Color Description
Pure white, very full double blooms borne in large clusters.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
2 - 3 feet
Spread
4 - 7 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-drained garden soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Very Good to Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate; drought tolerant once established. Water regularly during the first year to encourage deep rooting.
Fertilizer
Apply rose or flowering plant fertilizer in spring. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and to maintain shape. Can be cut back by 1/3 or more if needed.
Pests & Diseases
Excellent disease resistance; generally resistant to black spot and mildew, though can succumb to black spot in very hot, humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa sempervirens L. x 'Martha Carron'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Gold Medal, Frankfurt, 1987.