Petal Pals
species · 1818
Altai Rose
Rosa spinosissima var. altaica
4 to 7 feet
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
species
Bloom size
2 to 3 inches
Bloom habit
Mostly solitary
Petal count
5 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
cream
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Medium to dark green
Foliage surface
Glabrous, fern-like leaflets
Fragrance Notes
Light, sweet wild rose fragrance.
Color Description
Large, single, creamy-white flowers with conspicuous golden stamens.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 7 feet
Spread
4 to 5 feet
Soil
Well-drained; adaptable to sandy, loamy, and clay soils; tolerant of various pH levels.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
Very good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Average; drought-tolerant once established; avoid standing water.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or after flowering; blooms on old wood.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant; may be susceptible to cane borers.
🧬 Pedigree
Natural selection of Rosa spinosissima
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit (AGM) 1997