Petal Pals
old garden · 1894
Alister Stella Gray
Rosa 'Alister Stella Gray'
6 to 16 feet (200 to 500 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
1.5 to 2.5 inches (Small to Medium)
Bloom habit
Clusters of semi-double to double, quartered-rosette flowers.
Petal count
13 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
yellow
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Mid to dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
A pleasant tea-like scent with light fruity undertones.
Color Description
Yolk-yellow buds open to buttery yellow centers and pale to creamy white at the edges as they age.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
6 to 16 feet (200 to 500 cm)
Spread
6 to 13 feet (200 to 400 cm)
Soil
Thrives in fertile, moisture-retentive, and well-drained soil; relatively tolerant of poorer soil conditions once established.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Good; reliable performance in a variety of climates.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide regular watering to keep the soil consistently moist but well-drained, especially during the first few seasons of establishment.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced organic rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first major flush of blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by thinning out weak or old canes; train flexible canes onto supports during the growing season.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to blackspot and powdery mildew in damp or humid conditions; otherwise generally healthy.
🧬 Pedigree
'William Allen Richardson' x 'Madame Pierre Guillot'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit (AGM)