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Brother Cadfael
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english · 1990

Brother Cadfael

Rosa 'Ausglobe'

David Austin✦ strong fragrance

4 to 5 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

english

Bloom size

Large, 4-5 inches

Bloom habit

Usually solitary or in small clusters

Petal count

Very high, up to 100 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

Mid to dark green

Foliage surface

Matte to semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

Rich, old rose fragrance.

Color Description

Clear, warm pink.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

4 to 5 feet

Spread

3 to 4 feet

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil with good organic content.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Moderate

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Regular watering, especially in dry periods, ensuring the soil remains moist but not waterlogged.

Fertilizer

Use a balanced rose fertilizer at the start of the growing season and once or twice more during the bloom cycle.

Pruning

Prune in late winter or early spring by removing dead or diseased wood and shaping the bush; remove thin or weak stems.

Pests & Diseases

Generally healthy, but susceptible to standard rose pests like aphids and black spot in humid climates.

🧬 Pedigree

Charles Austin x seedling

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None notable

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