Petal Pals
climber · 1979
Albert Poyet
Rosa 'Albert Poyet'
250-400 cm
Height
Continuous
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
7-8 cm
Bloom habit
Turbinate (pointed) double flowers produced in clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
continuous
Habit
vigorous
Color
pink
Fragrance
none
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
The flowers are generally described as having little to no fragrance.
Color Description
A delicate gradient of light red at the petal edges transitioning to a pink center and heart.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
250-400 cm
Spread
200-250 cm
Soil
Adaptable to most soil types, including limestone-heavy soils, especially if grafted on R. corymbifera Laxa.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide approximately 10 liters of water per week throughout the first summer following planting; ensure regular watering during dry periods for established plants.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers to support continuous blooming.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood; shorten side shoots to 2-3 buds to encourage blooming.
Pests & Diseases
High resistance to common rose diseases; features very healthy foliage.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown; recorded as the first climbing variety created by André Eve.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Featured in the Bagatelle Rose Garden collection (Paris).