Petal Pals
english · 2006
Darcey Bussell
Rosa 'Ausdecorum'
1.0 to 1.25 meters
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
english
Bloom size
Medium-large, approximately 10 cm
Bloom habit
Usually borne in clusters, rarely solitary.
Petal count
Approximately 75 to 80 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green, semi-glossy.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fruity, classic English rose fragrance.
Color Description
Deep, rich crimson-pink that ages to a velvet purple-crimson.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1.0 to 1.25 meters
Spread
0.75 to 1.0 meters
Soil
Fertile, moist, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping soil evenly moist but not waterlogged.
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 by removing dead wood and weak stems to encourage vigorous growth.
Pests & Diseases
Generally disease resistant, though can be susceptible to black spot if conditions are poor.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Award of Garden Merit from the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS).