Petal Pals
old garden · 1861
Alcime
Rosa 'Alcime'
120 cm to 150 cm
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Blooms are typically borne in small clusters or occasionally solitary.
Petal count
Semi-double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
purple
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a classic old rose scent.
Color Description
Pink-violet to light mauve, sometimes appearing darker violet in cooler conditions.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120 cm to 150 cm
Spread
90 cm to 120 cm
Soil
Adapts to most soil types; performs best in fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Average watering needs; prefers consistent moisture but well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer in early spring before new growth starts.
Pruning
Prune immediately after flowering as the plant blooms on old wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, though susceptible to powdery mildew in stagnant air; prone to suckering.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown