Petal Pals
other · 1876
Alphonse Mortelmans
Rosa 'Alphonse Mortelmans'
3 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Large, well-formed, and globular blooms.
Petal count
Full
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
mild
Foliage
Green
Foliage surface
Smooth
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a light, traditional tea-rose scent.
Color Description
Beautiful lilac pink, striped with white, fading to a light pink as the bloom ages.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–10
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and mid-summer.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead or weak wood and lightly head back branches after flowering to maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
May be susceptible to mildew and blackspot in humid conditions, common for 19th-century Tea roses.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown