Petal Pals
polyantha · 1954
Alberich
Rosa 'Alberich'
30-70 cm (12-28 inches)
Height
Continuous
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
polyantha
Bloom size
2-3 cm (approx. 1 inch)
Bloom habit
Produced in large, dense, often pyramidal clusters or sprays.
Petal count
Double (approx. 25-40 petals)
Flowering
continuous
Habit
compact
Color
purple
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Slightly fruity or unscented; fragrance is often described as barely perceptible.
Color Description
Bright cherry red to currant red, occasionally featuring a small white center; blooms may age to a carmine-purple or violaceous shade.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
30-70 cm (12-28 inches)
Spread
30-100 cm (12-40 inches)
Soil
Thrives in fertile, well-drained soil rich in organic matter; adaptable to most garden soil types.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common fungal diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate and regular; keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears and again in mid-summer.
Pruning
Prune in early spring by cutting back stems to about 5-8 eyes from the ground to maintain a compact shape and encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids on young shoots; generally exhibits good resistance to blackspot and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
'Robin Hood' × 'Katharina Zeimet'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Ranked #8 nationally for exhibition Polyanthas by the American Rose Society (ARS).