Petal Pals
old garden · 1823
Amélie de Mansfield
Rosa gallica 'Amélie de Mansfield'
3 to 4 feet (90–120 cm)
Height
Once
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
2 to 3 inches (5–8 cm)
Bloom habit
The double, quartered flowers typically appear in small clusters of two to five.
Petal count
Very full (40+ petals)
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
lavender
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Possesses a very strong, classic Gallica fragrance.
Color Description
Vivid pink blossoms with slightly lighter edges; the color matures into a soft lilac or violet-pink tone as the flower ages.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 to 4 feet (90–120 cm)
Spread
3 to 4 feet (90–120 cm)
Soil
Thrives in well-drained, fertile soil; specifically noted to grow well in stony and loamy soil types.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires regular watering to maintain moist but well-drained soil; avoid overhead watering to prevent foliage issues.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced organic fertilizer or a specific rose food in early spring before the first buds appear.
Pruning
As a once-blooming Gallica rose, it should be pruned immediately after the flowering season ends in summer. Pruning involves thinning out old wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally exhibits good resistance to common rose diseases, though like most old roses, it can be susceptible to aphids or mildew if air circulation is poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None