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Princesse Louise
Reference photo

other · 1829

Princesse Louise

✦ strong fragrance

6 to 10 feet

Height

Once

Blooming

Full sun

Light

6–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

other

Bloom size

Medium

Bloom habit

Clusters

Petal count

Double

Flowering

once blooming

Habit

climbing

Color

white

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Medium green

Foliage surface

Semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Rich, sweet, and classic musk rose perfume.

Color Description

Pure white, sometimes with a faint creamy center.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

6 to 10 feet

Spread

6 to 8 feet

Soil

Fertile, well-draining loamy soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 6–9

Disease Resistance

Good for a historical variety

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but well-drained.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and after the first flush of blooms.

Pruning

Prune lightly to maintain shape; flowering occurs on old wood.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose aphids or blackspot if conditions are poor.

🧬 Pedigree

Rosa multiflora hybrid

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