Petal Pals
climber · 1879
Mme. Alfred Carrière
Rosa 'Mme. Alfred Carrière'
4-8 metres
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
7-10 cm
Bloom habit
cupped, informal, blush-tinted creamy-white blooms appearing in clusters
Petal count
fully double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
light green
Foliage surface
abundant
Fragrance Notes
sweet fruity fragrance
Color Description
Creamy white blooms with a soft hint of blush pink, often opening pale pink and fading to white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-8 metres
Spread
2.5-4 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerant of chalk, clay, loam, and sand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
relatively disease-resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water generously until well established and provide ample deep waterings during summer dry spells.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in late winter or early spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune annually; training the stems creates a graceful effect. Can be pruned to reduce size or trained over supports.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose pests and diseases such as aphids, caterpillars, black spot, rust, and mildew.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
2003 Hall of Fame by World Federation of Rose Society, 1908 Best White Climber National Rose Society of England, 1993 Award of Garden Merit Royal Horticulture Society