Petal Pals
english · 1988
Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Rosa 'Ausren'
100-120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
english
Bloom size
Medium-large, approximately 8-10 cm
Bloom habit
Small clusters of blooms or solitary.
Petal count
Approximately 40-50
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark, semi-glossy green.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Distinctive Old Rose scent that develops into a complex, sweet floral fragrance with hints of lemon.
Color Description
Soft, silvery-pink to lilac-pink; the centers are often a deeper, warmer pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
100-120 cm
Spread
90-100 cm
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with a slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Prune in early spring, removing dead or damaged wood and shaping the bush.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy but can be susceptible to black spot or rust in humid conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
The Squire x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Various regional rose society awards