Overview
Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' is a bushy climbing rose in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.
About
Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' is a bushy cultivar of the genus Rosa, belonging to the Rosaceae family. It is a deciduous plant that thrives in full sun on a south-facing, sheltered aspect. Preferring moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH, it is hardy in the UK to H6. This rose is suitable for flower borders and beds, patio and container planting, as well as for cut flowers. Propagation can be achieved through hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, and chip budding during summer.
About the genus
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Climbing Rose
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
- Fragrance
- Strong, sweet
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere'
- Pruning
- Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere'?
Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' need?
Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere'?
Prune lightly after flowering to maintain shape and remove dead wood.
Is Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere'?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
