Petal Pals
rambler · 1900
Albéric Barbier
Rosa 'Albéric Barbier'
13 to 26 ft (4 to 8 m)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
4–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 3 inches (8 cm)
Bloom habit
Large, rosette-shaped flowers borne mostly solitary or in small clusters.
Petal count
17-25 petals (Double)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark Green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
A fresh fruity fragrance with notes of green apple and sweet almond.
Color Description
Apricot-yellow buds that open to creamy-white double flowers with a buttery yellow center, eventually fading to near-white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Shade tolerant
Height
13 to 26 ft (4 to 8 m)
Spread
10 to 16 ft (3 to 5 m)
Soil
Thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, well-drained soil. It is tolerant of various soil types including clay, loam, and sandy soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–10
Disease Resistance
Good; possesses natural resilience but requires good air circulation to prevent mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Prefers moist but well-drained soil. Regular watering is essential during the first two to three years until the plant is well-established.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer. Mulching with well-rotted manure or compost in autumn helps maintain soil health.
Pruning
Prune immediately after the summer flowering. Remove old, woody canes that have already flowered to the base to encourage vigorous new growth, which will bloom the following year.
Pests & Diseases
Generally robust and disease-resistant, though it can be susceptible to powdery mildew in stagnant or humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa wichurana × 'Shirley Hibberd'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit (AGM) 1993