Petal Pals
old garden · 1884
Alphonse Soupert
Rosa 'Alphonse Soupert'
90 cm to 120 cm (approx. 3 to 4 feet)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large (approx. 10 cm)
Bloom habit
Blooms are typically borne solitary on sturdy stems.
Petal count
Double to full; typically globular in form.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Medium to deep green
Foliage surface
Dense and bushy (vert touffu), with very thorny canes.
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a noticeable scent described variously as a moss-rose perfume or a typical old rose aroma.
Color Description
A deep rose Neyron red or bright pure pink, often featuring carmine lake reflexes in the center of the bloom.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
90 cm to 120 cm (approx. 3 to 4 feet)
Spread
60 cm to 90 cm (approx. 2 to 3 feet)
Soil
Requires fertile, well-drained soil, preferably close to a neutral pH (6.5-7.0). Enrich with compost or humus for best results.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–10
Disease Resistance
Average; requires standard rose maintenance to prevent fungal infections.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide deep watering every 5 to 7 days, ensuring the soil is soaked thoroughly to encourage a strong root system, while keeping foliage dry to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears and continue monthly through the growing season until August. Supplement with organic matter such as compost or manure.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before dormancy breaks. For this Hybrid Perpetual, remove dead or diseased wood and cut back remaining canes by about one-third to maintain a compact shape. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew; requires regular monitoring and preventative fungicide treatment.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling of 'Jules Margottin' (Margottin, 1853)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Historically noted as a high-quality exhibition variety, though specific modern award titles are not widely documented.