Petal Pals
old garden · 1823
Amelia
Rosa 'Amelia'
150 cm to 200 cm
Height
Once
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large (approx. 8–10 cm)
Bloom habit
Large, double flowers typically borne in small clusters.
Petal count
Double (26–40 petals)
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
arching
Color
blush
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Grey-green to bluish-green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a rich, sweet, and heavy scent characteristic of Alba roses.
Color Description
Clear, soft pink that fades to a delicate blush or near-white at the petal edges as the flower matures.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Shade tolerant
Height
150 cm to 200 cm
Spread
120 cm to 150 cm
Soil
Adapts well to various soil types, including poor soil, but prefers moist, well-drained, loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular, deep watering to maintain soil moisture, especially during the summer. Avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage diseases.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the blooming period ends to support vigor.
Pruning
Being a once-blooming rose, it should be pruned immediately after flowering in late summer. Pruning involves removing old wood to encourage new growth for the next season's blooms.
Pests & Diseases
Highly resistant to most common rose diseases, including blackspot and mildew. Generally trouble-free but may attract aphids or spider mites in dry conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown; likely a selection or hybrid of Rosa x alba
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None widely recorded in modern ARS databases due to age.