Rose - Alfred Sisley

Common Name:
Alfred Sisley Rose

Description:
The Alfred Sisley rose, bred by Delbard and part of the French “painters” series of impressionist-inspired blooms, is a floriferous hybrid that dazzles with its variegated petals. Each flower combines tones of burnt orange, golden yellow, cream, pink and red stripes, giving a painterly effect. The blooms are semi-double to double and measure between 8 and 12 cm in diameter, with a light, fruity fragrance reminiscent of pepper, pineapple and apple. This robust shrub has a neat upright habit, reaching about 80–100 cm tall and 50–60 cm wide, and is prized for its glossy, dark green foliage. It flowers repeatedly from early summer through to the first frost, making it a standout in mixed borders, cottage gardens or containers. In Melbourne, it is heat-tolerant, disease-resistant, and thrives in full sun to part shade in well‑drained soil.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 0.8 – 1.0 m

• Width: 0.5 – 0.6 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

• Part Shade

Flowering:

• Flowers in Summer

• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Orange

• Yellow

• Cream

• Pink

• Red stripes

Key Attributes:

• Disease Resistant

• Repeat Flowering

• Bee Attracting

• Perennial

• Suitable for Pots

• Ideal in mixed borders or cottage‑style plantings

Toxicity:

• May be mildly toxic to pets if thorns or rose hips are ingested

Companion Plants:

• Lavender

• Salvia

• Catmint (Nepeta)

• Heuchera

• Decorative grasses