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. Expect a low maintenance care workload once it is established.
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.
