Petal Pals
other · 1903
Amélie Gravereaux
Rosa 'Amélie Gravereaux'
150–215 cm (5–7 ft)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
9–10 cm (3.5–4 in)
Bloom habit
Large, full, double flowers typically borne in small clusters.
Petal count
25–40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy and rugose (deeply wrinkled/veined)
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a rich, pungent-sweet fragrance characteristic of Hybrid Rugosas, often described as a heady old-rose scent.
Color Description
Deep carmine-red or rose-purple blooms that can mature to a rich magenta-purple hue.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
150–215 cm (5–7 ft)
Spread
120–150 cm (4–5 ft)
Soil
Highly adaptable to various soil types, including poor, sandy, and saline soils. It performs best in well-drained, fertile soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide regular watering to maintain consistent soil moisture, particularly during the establishment phase and in periods of drought. Once established, it possesses moderate drought tolerance common to Rugosa hybrids.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring as new growth appears. A second application can be made after the first major bloom flush to encourage repeat flowering.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth begins. Remove dead, damaged, or crossing canes and thin out older wood to improve air circulation. Lightly head back main canes to maintain a balanced shrub shape.
Pests & Diseases
Excellent resistance to most common rose diseases including blackspot and mildew. The thick, rugose foliage is generally unappealing to many common pests.
🧬 Pedigree
(Rosa rugosa Thunb. x Reine Marie Henriette) x Général Jacqueminot