Rosa Princesse Louise (Rambling Rose)
Forming charming cascades of flowers, Rosa ‘Princesse Louise’ is a lovely rambler rose with large sprays of soft pink buds, which open to small, double, creamy blush flowers, eventually fading to white. Slightly fragrant, each ruffled bloom is packed with 17-25 petals. The long, flexible canes of this rambling rose are clothed with small, glossy, dark green leaves, and easy to train.
Forming charming cascades of flowers, Rosa 'Princesse Louise' is a lovely rambler rose with large sprays of soft pink buds, which open to small, double, creamy blush flowers, eventually fading to white. Slightly fragrant, each ruffled bloom is packed with 17-25 petals. The long, flexible canes of this rambling rose are clothed with small, glossy, dark green leaves, and easy to train. Shade tolerant, this reliable heirloom rambler is ideal for north-facing sites and perfect for trailing along walls, fences, pillars, pergolas and arches.
- Blooms once in late spring or early summer.
- Grows up to 10-20 ft. tall (3-6 m) and spreads up to 10 ft. (3 m).
- Best grown in full sun to part shade, in moist, moderately fertile, humus-rich, well-drained soils.
- Ideal as a climber for arbors, fences and other garden structures.
- Good disease resistance
- Bred by Antoine A. Jacques in 1829.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 6 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Climbers, Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Rambling Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early) |
| Height | 10' – 20' (3m – 6m) |
| Spread | 8' – 10' (240cm – 3m) |
| Spacing | 120″ (300cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Fragrant, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |