Petal Pals
climber · 1879
Madame Alfred Carrière
Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carrière'
4-8 metres
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
climber
Bloom size
2-4 inches
Bloom habit
cupped, globular, double, borne in clusters
Petal count
up to 30-40 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
light green
Foliage surface
pinnate leaves with ovate, toothed leaflets
Fragrance Notes
sweet, fruity
Color Description
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 6–11
Disease Resistance
High; noted for strength and vitality.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Grow in moist but well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring, and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune in autumn to late winter; remove dead or crossing canes and perform light shaping.
Pests & Diseases
Generally hardy and resilient; specific susceptibility not detailed.
🏆 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