A robust heritage Noisette climber tolerant of shade and poor soils, bearing loosely double blush-white blooms with a rich, sweet fragrance. Excellent for north or shaded walls.
At a glance
- Plant type: Climber
- Mature size: 5 m H × 3 m W
- Aspect: full sun and part shade or morning sun
- Water: regular, moderate watering
- Frost: hardy
- Maintenance: low maintenance
- Origin: Exotic
About Mme Alfred Carriere
Botanically, Rosa 'Madame Alfred Carriere' is a fast-growing climber in the Rosaceae family. It reaches around 5 m tall and 3 m wide at maturity, with semi-deciduous foliage. White and pink flowers appear for much of the year.
Where to grow Mme Alfred Carriere
Mme Alfred Carriere suits warm-temperate, cool-temperate and Mediterranean climates and grows best in full sun and part shade or morning sun. It is frost hardy and shrugs off cold winters.
Soil & planting
Mme Alfred Carriere does best in free-draining and loamy soil. Dig in plenty of compost before planting, water in well, and mulch to keep roots cool.
Watering & feeding
Mme Alfred Carriere does best with regular, moderate watering. A light spring feed is usually enough to maintain steady growth. Check moisture below the mulch during establishment and water thoroughly when needed rather than following a rigid schedule.
Pruning & care
Prune Mme Alfred Carriere after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Once established, it is low maintenance.
Using Mme Alfred Carriere in the garden
Mme Alfred Carriere earns its place for a feature or specimen planting, its fragrance and cut flowers for the vase.
Companion planting & design
For easier irrigation and care, group Mme Alfred Carriere with species that also favour regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Leave enough room for the mature spread so neighbouring plants are not crowded out.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
Buying Mme Alfred Carriere
Plant Sale lists Mme Alfred Carriere as potted plants and bare-root stock. Catalogue forms are planning guidance until the Plant Sale team confirms live availability.
