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. Plant into well-prepared ground, firm the soil around the roots and water deeply to settle it in.
Watering & feeding
Mme Alfred Carriere is regular, moderate watering. A feed in spring with a balanced fertiliser keeps growth strong. In its first year, water deeply once or twice a week to settle the roots in, then taper off as it establishes.
Pruning & care
Prune Mme Alfred Carriere after flowering to keep it compact and encourage the next flush of blooms. Overall 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 a cohesive, low-care bed, pair Mme Alfred Carriere with other plants that enjoy the same regular, moderate watering and warm-temperate climate. Repeat it through a border to tie the planting together and give a sense of rhythm.
Good to know
It is thorny — useful as a barrier, but wear gloves when pruning.
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