Description

A romantic favourite with a timeless feel, Mme Alfred Carrière is a vigorous, almost thornless rose that produces masses of creamy blush-pink blooms with a rich, fruity fragrance. Equally at home in Peckham courtyards or Dulwich borders, this rose brings old-world charm with minimal fuss. It can be trained over fences or walls, or grown free-standing as a graceful, shrubby feature. Pair with soft lavender, foxgloves or evergreen structure for year-round appeal.

Plants supplied in a 6LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 4–6m (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 2–3m


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  Flower Colour: Creamy blush-pink


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  Flowering Period: Repeat flowering from late spring to autumn


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  Foliage: Semi-evergreen


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  Fragrant: Yes – strong, sweet old rose scent


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  Growth Rate: Fast-growing


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens, including coastal areas


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  Position: Full sun to partial shade (thrives on north- or east-facing walls)


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and other pollinators

Perfect For:

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  Softening walls and fences


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  Taller structure in borders or shrubby rose displays


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  Cottage and heritage-style planting schemes


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  Fragrant cut flowers for the home

How to Grow:

Plant in a bright spot with some shelter, but it will also thrive in part shade. Tie in new growth if training, or allow to sprawl naturally as a large shrub. Prune after the first flush of flowers and again in late winter to maintain shape.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.