Petal Pals
old garden · 1750
Alba Suaveolens
Rosa × alba
6' to 14'
Height
Once
Blooming
Part shade
Light
3–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
old garden
Bloom size
Small
Bloom habit
Semi-double to double, in small clusters.
Petal count
25 to 35 petals
Flowering
once blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Bluish-green
Foliage surface
Medium foliage
Fragrance Notes
Fragrant, characteristic of old-fashioned roses.
Color Description
White to milky white semi-double blooms with prominent yellow stamens
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Partial shade
Height
6' to 14'
Spread
6'
Soil
Moderate, well-draining soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 3–9
Disease Resistance
Disease-resistant
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Not specified.
Pruning
No need to deadhead as it does not repeat bloom; prune as needed to maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease-resistant.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa canina x Rosa x damascena (spontaneous hybrid)