Petal Pals
shrub · 1998
Alfred Sisley
Rosa 'Alfred Sisley'
3-4 feet (80-120 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
3-4 inches (7-10 cm)
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
26-40
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
compact
Color
striped
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fruity notes of apple, pineapple, and a touch of peppery spice.
Color Description
Multi-colored striped blooms blending orange, salmon pink, cream, and buttery yellow tones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet (80-120 cm)
Spread
2-3 feet (60-90 cm)
Soil
Tolerant of various soil types; prefers well-drained soil with a pH of 5.6 to 6.5.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Average to evenly moist; does not tolerate standing water.
Fertilizer
Use a flower-boosting fertilizer from early spring through the active growing season.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring after first bloom; blooms on new wood. Cut back to first leaf with five leaflets.
Pests & Diseases
Excellent disease resistance, particularly to blackspot and rust.
🧬 Pedigree
Interspecific hybrid; specific parentage undisclosed by breeder.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Winner of two prestigious French awards.