Petal Pals
rambler · 1890
Alpenfee
Rosa 'Alpenfee'
3 meters (approx. 10 feet)
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Spherical blossoms that mature into a cup-shaped form, typically produced in clusters.
Petal count
Double
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
arching
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Strong green
Foliage surface
Large, rounded leaflets; typically 5-leaflets per leaf with finely serrated margins.
Fragrance Notes
Described as having heavy, fragrant blooms, though intensity can vary with time of day and humidity.
Color Description
Delicate silvery-pink to soft cool pink flowers that emerge from glowing red buds.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 meters (approx. 10 feet)
Spread
2-3 meters (approx. 6-10 feet)
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent frost and cold resistance; moderate resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, deep watering at the base to maintain consistent soil moisture, especially during the growing season.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer to support growth.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and to shape the vigorous canes; as a once-bloomer, major pruning is often best done after flowering.
Pests & Diseases
High cold resistance, but can be susceptible to typical fungal diseases like black spot and powdery mildew, particularly after its single flowering period.
🧬 Pedigree
Hybrid of Rosa setigera (Setigera hybrid)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Rudolf Geschwind's hardy rose collections received multiple awards at the International Horticultural Exhibition in Cologne (1888) and the Exposition Universelle in Paris (1889).