Petal Pals
shrub · 2014
The Poet's Wife
Rosa 'Auswhirl'
4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
3.5-5 inches (Large)
Bloom habit
Large, cupped rosettes with a neat outer ring of petals surrounding an informal cluster of petals in the center.
Petal count
Approximately 77 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Rich dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy to glossy (shiny)
Fragrance Notes
Strong fruity fragrance with a hint of lemon, becoming sweeter and stronger as the blooms age.
Color Description
Strong, unfading yellow center with creamy yellow outer petals; large, fully double cupped blooms
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
4 feet
Spread
3.5 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, and well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter and a neutral to slightly acidic pH
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases including black spot, powdery mildew, rust, and botrytis.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Consistent moisture; requires approximately 1 to 2 inches of water per week, ensuring well-drained conditions
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer or organic rose food in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead, damaged, or diseased wood and reducing height by one-third to one-half
Pests & Diseases
Excellent
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) Award of Garden Merit (AGM)