Petal Pals
shrub · 2017
Dame Judi Dench
Rosa 'AUSquaker'
120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Medium
Bloom habit
Clusters
Petal count
Approximately 85 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Mid-green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
A light-to-medium tea fragrance with hints of cucumber and kiwi.
Color Description
Rich apricot-orange flowers that pale to a softer apricot as they age.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120 cm
Spread
120 cm
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, well-draining soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering, keeping soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Standard rose fertilizer applied in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms.
Pruning
Light prune in early spring to remove dead or diseased wood and thin out older stems.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy; typical rose issues like black spot or aphids may occur in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Not specified