Petal Pals
shrub · 2012
Boscobel®
Rosa 'Auscousin'
3.5 to 4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
medium to large
Bloom habit
borne in clusters
Petal count
78
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
myrrh with hints of hawthorn, elderflower, pear, and almond
Color Description
rich coral-pink buds open to soft salmon-pink blooms
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3.5 to 4 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
prefers rich, fertile, well-draining soil with a pH between 6.0 and 6.5
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
excellent
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
consistent watering is required; ensure the soil remains moist but not waterlogged
Fertilizer
apply a balanced fertilizer formulated for roses in early spring and again after the first major bloom flush
Pruning
prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead wood and weak stems; lightly prune after each flush of blooms to encourage reblooming
Pests & Diseases
generally healthy, but may be susceptible to black spot or powdery mildew in humid environments
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed seedling x unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
awarded the Certificate of Merit at the Royal National Rose Society trials