Petal Pals
old garden · 1875
Madame Alfred Carrière
15 to 20 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
7–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Large, 3 to 4 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Double, approximately 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Light to medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, tea-like scent.
Color Description
White to creamy-white, often with a hint of pink or salmon at the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Shade tolerant
Height
15 to 20 feet
Spread
10 to 12 feet
Soil
Well-draining, fertile, slightly acidic soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 7–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moderate; regular watering is needed, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers.
Pruning
Prune after the main flush of bloom. Can be trained as a climber.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be prone to aphids or blackspot in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unknown
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)