Madame Alfred Carrière (XL Climbing Rose)
- Shipping information | Bare-root rose shipping from November | Potted rose delivery within 3–5 working days
The Rosa ‘Madame Alfred Carrière’ is one of the most beloved historic climbing roses ever cultivated. Since its introduction in 1879, this cream-white rose with a hint of pink has grown into a true classic – known from the iconic façade of Sissinghurst Castle and a symbol of romance and refinement.
The large, bowl-shaped flowers open in soft shades of ivory white with subtle pink accents, and spread a delightful, rich scent that fills the air. This rose blooms continuously from June into autumn, bringing colour and fragrance throughout the season.
With its strong growth, reaching heights of up to 4 to 5 metres and its healthy, olive-green foliage, ‘Madame Alfred Carrière’ is ideal for covering walls, pergolas, and façades. Moreover, it is almost thornless, making it especially pleasant to care for.
🌸 Characteristics of Rosa ‘Madame Alfred Carrière’
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Type: historic climbing rose (Noisette hybrid)
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Colour: cream white with light pink nuances
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Flower shape: bowl- to cup-shaped, large and full
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Scent: strong, sweet and refined
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Blooming: reflowering from June to October
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Height: up to 500 cm
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Special features: almost thornless, hardy in winter, healthy and vigorous
🌿 Location & care
Plant Rosa ‘Madame Alfred Carrière’ in a sunny to partly shaded spot in well-drained, fertile soil.
It is hardy in winter and grows vigorously, but prune in early spring to maintain its shape and abundance of blooms.
🪴 Availability
The Rosa ‘Madame Alfred Carrière’ is available at Belle Epoque from March to September, directly from our nursery in Aalsmeer – fresh, healthy and grown with craftsmanship.
At Belle Epoque, the specialised rose nursery of the Netherlands, you buy roses directly from the grower.
Order today the Rosa ‘Madame Alfred Carrière’ and bring a touch of Belle Epoque romance to your own garden – a rose that perfectly unites grace, scent and history.
Climbing rose (3 - 5 m)
Continuous flowering
Sun
Strongly scented
Roses in pots
A potted rose is a rose plant that has already been grown in a pot and is delivered with a well-developed root system. These roses are ready to be planted directly in the garden or in a larger pot, without having to wait for root growth. This makes the potted rose ideal for planting throughout the year, especially from May through October.
Roses with bare roots
Bare-root roses – also called root roses – are rose plants delivered without a pot or soil. These roses are dormant and can be planted directly in open ground. The best time to plant a root rose is in autumn or early spring, when the soil is still moist and the temperature mild.
At Belle Epoque we supply bare-root roses from November through April. Thanks to the well-developed root system and the right planting conditions, these roses grow vigorously into healthy and bloom-rich bushes or climbing roses.
Products are shipped directly from the nursery every Monday and Wednesday. By delivering only twice a week, we reduce logistical emissions and optimise our processes. This benefits both the quality of our products and the climate.