Petal Pals
shrub · 2001
The Alnwick Rose
Rosa 'Ausgrab'
4-5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Usually borne singly or in small clusters.
Petal count
Very full, 100+ petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
Rich, fruity fragrance with hints of raspberry.
Color Description
Soft pink, opening to a cup-shaped bloom with darker pink outer petals.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4-5 feet
Spread
3 feet
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Good
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Regular watering required, keeping the soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use 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 susceptible to standard rose issues like black spot in poor conditions.
🧬 Pedigree
Unspecified seedling x Unspecified seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Various horticultural awards for its fragrance and disease resistance.