Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 1915
Rosa 'Austruss'
4 to 6 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
Large, approximately 4 inches in diameter
Bloom habit
Usually solitary or in small clusters
Petal count
Double, full bloom
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
yellow
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Medium green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, classic old rose fragrance with hints of fruit.
Color Description
A soft, creamy yellow transitioning to gold in the center.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 6 feet
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with good organic matter content.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6–9
Disease Resistance
Moderate
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping the soil consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a balanced rose fertilizer after the first bloom flush.
Pruning
Light pruning in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and encourage new growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose issues like black spot and aphids; maintain good airflow.
🧬 Pedigree
Lyon Rose x Mme. Melanie Soupert