Petal Pals
shrub · 2007
Claire Austin
Rosa 'AUSprior'
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
large
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
120
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Mid to dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
A powerful fragrance starting as myrrh, then developing into meadowsweet, vanilla, and heliotrope.
Color Description
Creamy white buds opening to large, cupped, creamy-white flowers.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3-4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring to encourage growth and maintain shape.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot if air circulation is poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Seedling x Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Multiple international awards