Petal Pals
rambler · 1909
Alexandre Girault
Rosa 'Alexandre Girault'
600 cm - 950 cm (20 ft - 31 ft)
Height
Seasonal
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
7 cm (2.75 in)
Bloom habit
Bears flat, quartered, very double blooms in large, cluster-flowered trusses.
Petal count
40+
Flowering
seasonal
Habit
arching
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong, long-lasting fruity fragrance with notable apple notes.
Color Description
Rich, deep cherry-pink flowers with yellowish-white petal bases; outer petals fade to a softer pink with whitish edges.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
600 cm - 950 cm (20 ft - 31 ft)
Spread
280 cm - 460 cm (9 ft - 15 ft)
Soil
Grows best in fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; adaptable to heavy clays and chalky soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moist but well-drained; moderate tolerance of drought once established.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in late winter or early spring; mulch in late winter with well-rotted organic matter.
Pruning
Pruning group 18 (rambling roses); routine pruning of older flowering stems after the main flush helps maintain flowering wood and control growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to aphids, rose leafhoppers, and red spider mites; shows moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa luciae × Papa Gontier
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM) 2012