Petal Pals
climber · 1965
Händel
Rosa 'MACha'
5 to 15 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
3 to 5 inches
Bloom habit
Borne in long-stemmed clusters of 3 to 9.
Petal count
22 to 40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
bicolor
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Glossy dark green, sometimes tinged with purple.
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Little to no fragrance, occasionally described as mild or honey-scented.
Color Description
Creamy white or ivory centers with rose-pink to strawberry-red edges
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
5 to 15 feet
Spread
3 to 8 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist, well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Requires good air movement and clear base to discourage black spot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires fertile, moist, well-drained soil; water at the base to keep foliage dry and prevent disease.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring and summer.
Pruning
Prune in late winter to early spring to an open, outward-facing framework; deadhead throughout the season to encourage repeat blooming.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot; ensure good air circulation to mitigate disease risk.
🧬 Pedigree
Columbine × Heidelberg
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Portland Gold Medal (1975)