Petal Pals
floribunda · 1988
Guirlande d'Amour
Rosa 'LENalbi'
60–100 cm (24–40 inches)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
floribunda
Bloom size
Medium, approximately 6–8 cm (2.5–3 inches) in diameter.
Bloom habit
Borne in small clusters or occasionally solitary; cupped to flat bloom form.
Petal count
Double (17–25 petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
compact
Color
blush
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy, leathery
Fragrance Notes
Mild, subtle floral scent typical of modern Floribundas.
Color Description
Exhibits soft, light pink blooms that may fade slightly as they age; centers often show a delicate blush.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
60–100 cm (24–40 inches)
Spread
60 cm (24 inches)
Soil
Prefers fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH (6.0–7.0).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common fungal diseases when provided with proper care.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular, ensuring the soil remains moist but well-drained; avoid overhead watering to prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms. Supplement with organic compost or well-rotted manure.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove dead, damaged, or diseased wood and thin out older canes to encourage new growth. Cut back remaining canes by about one-third.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose issues like black spot, powdery mildew, and aphids; requires good air circulation and preventative care.
🧬 Pedigree
Registration name POUlamor; detailed ancestry typically proprietary to Poulsen Roser.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Known for its reliability in garden performance trials.