Adelaide d'Orleans Rose Rosa 'Adélaïde d'Orléans' (Ra)

Water

Adelaide d'Orléans rose should be watered deeply and thoroughly to ensure that the water reaches the roots, typically using about 1 to 2 gallons of water per plant. The frequency of watering should be once a week during active growth, but it is crucial to adjust based on weather conditions, with more frequent watering required during hot, dry periods and less during cool, rainy spells. It is important to avoid overhead watering to prevent leaf diseases; instead, water at the base of the plant. During the winter months, watering should be reduced significantly, as the plant requires less moisture when it is dormant.

Light

The Adelaide d'Orléans rose thrives best in full sun with at least six hours of direct sunlight each day. Ideal placement is in a spot where the rose will receive unfiltered sunlight throughout the morning and partial shade during the hottest part of the afternoon, as too much intense sun can stress the plant. Avoid heavily shaded areas, as insufficient light can lead to poor flowering and increased susceptibility to pests and diseases.

Temperature

The Adelaide d'Orléans rose prefers a temperate climate with temperatures ranging from 60 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit during the growing season. These roses can tolerate a minimum temperature down to about -10 degrees Fahrenheit, but prolonged exposure to extreme cold can cause damage. During hot weather, consistent watering is crucial to prevent heat stress, particularly when temperatures rise above 85 degrees Fahrenheit.

Pruning

Pruning an Adelaide d'Orléans rose is essential for maintaining plant health, promoting vigorous growth, and enhancing flowering. Prune in late winter or early spring when the plant is still dormant, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the plant. Annually prune about one-third of the old canes to encourage fresh growth and improve air circulation. Deadheading, or removing spent flowers, should be done throughout the blooming season to encourage continued flowering.

Cleaning

As needed

Soil

Adelaide d'Orleans rose thrives in rich, well-draining soil with a pH of around 6.0 to 6.5. The best soil mix is one part loam, one part peat, and one part perlite or coarse sand to ensure good drainage. Organic matter like compost can also be added to enrich the soil and support healthy growth.

Repotting

Adelaide d'Orleans rose, when grown in containers, should be repotted every two to three years. It is important to provide fresh soil and prune the roots slightly to encourage new growth. However, as a climbing rose, it is commonly planted outdoors where repotting is not applicable.

Humidity & Misting

Adelaide d'Orleans rose, as a hardy climbing rose, is very adaptable and does not require specific humidity levels to thrive. It grows best in outdoor conditions where the natural environment regulates humidity.

Suitable locations

• Indoor

  Not ideal inside; needs sun, can train on trellis.

• Outdoor

  Plant in sun, train on structures; add mulch.

• Hardiness zone

  5-9 USDA

Life cycle

Rosa 'Adélaïde d'Orléans', commonly known as Adélaïde d'Orléans' rose, begins its life cycle when a seed germinates in fertile, well-drained soil, with initial sprouts appearing as the temperature becomes favorable, usually in spring. It enters the vegetative stage where it develops a root system and foliage, with stems growing and leaves forming to create a bushy shrub. As it matures, it enters the flowering stage, typically in late spring to early summer, where it produces fragrant, pale pink, double flowers that attract pollinators. After pollination, the flowers may develop into rose hips, which contain seeds for reproduction and can spread to form new plants if conditions allow. The plant then goes into a period of dormancy in the winter, reducing its metabolic activity to survive colder temperatures and reduced daylight. With the return of warmer spring weather, the rose bush breaks dormancy, resumes growth, and the cycle begins anew.

Propogation

• Propogation time

  Spring-Early Summer

• The Rosa 'Adélaïde d'Orléans', commonly known as the Adelaide d'Orleans rose, is typically propagated through softwood cuttings. The best time to take these cuttings is in late spring or early summer when the plant's new growth is still tender but has begun to harden slightly. A cutting should ideally be about 6 to 8 inches long (15 to 20 cm) and include several leaf nodes. The bottom cut should be made just below a node, and the leaves on the lower half of the cutting should be removed. The cutting can then be dipped in rooting hormone to increase the chances of successful rooting before it is planted in a well-draining soil mix. It should be kept under high humidity and indirect light until roots have established, which usually takes several weeks.