Petal Pals
rambler · 1921
Albertine
Rosa 'Albertine'
15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters)
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
3.5 inches (9 cm)
Bloom habit
Large clusters of 3 to 7 blooms borne on second-year wood.
Petal count
26-40 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
arching
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green with coppery or reddish-brown new growth
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Intense, sweet, fruity, and rich old-rose perfume.
Color Description
Reddish-salmon or copper-colored buds opening to clusters of double, coral-pink to salmon-pink blossoms that fade to light pink with age.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
15 to 20 feet (4.5 to 6 meters)
Spread
10 to 15 feet (3 to 4.5 meters)
Soil
Prefers rich, moderately fertile, humus-heavy soil that is moist but well-drained; adaptable to clay, sandy, or poor soils if moisture is maintained.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good overall health and vigor, though susceptible to mildew under stress.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regularly twice per week; requires moist but well-drained soil and does not tolerate drought or flooding well.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch with well-rotted manure or compost in late winter or early spring to promote vigorous growth.
Pruning
Prune immediately after the once-yearly flowering period (Pruning Group 18); remove unproductive or old wood every three years to promote health and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to rose black spot, rust, aphids, and significantly prone to powdery mildew, especially in dry sites or poor air circulation.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa lucieae (R. wichurana) × Mrs. Arthur Robert Waddell
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) 1993