Petal Pals
shrub · 1998
Tess of the d'Urbervilles
Rosa 'Ausmove'
4 to 5 feet as a shrub; up to 8-10 feet if trained as a climber
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large, 4 inches
Bloom habit
Usually borne in small clusters or singly
Petal count
Double, 40+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
arching
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Strong old rose fragrance
Color Description
Deep crimson-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet as a shrub; up to 8-10 feet if trained as a climber
Spread
4 to 5 feet
Soil
Rich, fertile, well-draining soil with plenty of organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the root zone consistently moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Requires regular feeding with a balanced rose fertilizer throughout the growing season.
Pruning
Needs light pruning in spring. Can be grown as a shrub or trained as a climber.
Pests & Diseases
Generally healthy, though can be susceptible to black spot in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified seedling x Ausbloom
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Not applicable