Petal Pals
rambler · 1900
Albéric Barbier
Rosa 'Albéric Barbier'
10 to 26 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Part shade
Light
4–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
rambler
Bloom size
3 inches
Bloom habit
Clusters of double flowers.
Petal count
17-25 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
climbing
Color
cream
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Very glossy, almost evergreen in warmer climates.
Fragrance Notes
Fruity, gardenia-like scent.
Color Description
Creamy-white flowers with a light yellow center, opening from apricot-yellow buds and fading to white.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Partial shade
Height
10 to 26 feet
Spread
6 to 13 feet
Soil
Fertile, moist, and well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–9
Disease Resistance
Very disease resistant, though susceptible to black spot and rust.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water during long droughts; keep soil moist and well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a suitable fertilizer when planting.
Pruning
Prune lightly after the main flush of flowers, as it blooms on wood formed the previous year.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to black spot and rust; resistant to powdery mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Rosa wichurana × 'Shirley Hibberd'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit (RHS)