Petal Pals
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Amélie Pollonnais
Rosa 'Amélie Pollonnais'
120 cm to 180 cm (4 ft to 6 ft)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
7–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
other
Bloom size
Large to very large (approx. 10-12 cm)
Bloom habit
Very floriferous; produces large, well-formed blooms, often solitary or in small clusters.
Petal count
Very full (41+ petals)
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
vigorous
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Distinct tea-rose fragrance.
Color Description
Icy pink (rose glacé) with a bright, brilliant China pink center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120 cm to 180 cm (4 ft to 6 ft)
Spread
90 cm to 120 cm (3 ft to 4 ft)
Soil
Fertile, well-drained, organic-rich loamy soil with a slightly acidic to neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–10
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required to maintain moist but well-drained soil; avoid waterlogging.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first bloom cycle.
Pruning
Minimal pruning required; remove dead, diseased, or damaged wood and lightly shape after the main flowering flush.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose pests like aphids and spider mites; moderate resistance to fungal diseases like blackspot and powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None recorded