Petal Pals
climber · 2011
Ali Baba
Rosa 'Ali Baba'
250 cm - 360 cm (8 - 12 feet)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
7 cm - 12 cm (3 - 5 inches)
Bloom habit
Double, ruffled flowers borne in clusters of 5 to 10 blooms per stem.
Petal count
26-39 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
orange
Fragrance
very strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy, leathery
Fragrance Notes
Intense fruity aroma with distinct notes of apricot, passion fruit, peach, and tea.
Color Description
A unique blend of salmon-orange, apricot, and coral-pink with warm copper undertones.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
250 cm - 360 cm (8 - 12 feet)
Spread
80 cm - 120 cm (2.5 - 4 feet)
Soil
Rich, fertile, and well-drained soil; prefers slightly acidic to neutral pH and thrives in loamy conditions. Avoid highly calcareous (chalky) soils.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate watering required; keep soil consistently moist but well-drained and do not allow to dry out completely.
Fertilizer
Feed regularly during the growing season with a balanced rose fertilizer; mulch in spring with well-rotted manure or garden compost.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring (mid-February to mid-March). Remove dead, diseased, or spindly wood and shorten flowered side shoots to two or three buds.
Pests & Diseases
Highly resistant to common rose diseases including blackspot, powdery mildew, and rust.
🧬 Pedigree
Arcadian × Baby Love
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012); Gold Standard Award (UK, 2007); Lyon International Rose Competition 1st Prize and Fragrance Award (2008); La Tacita Best Climbing Rose (2011); SNHF Grand Prix de la Rose (2012).