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Scepter'd Isle
Reference photo

shrub · 1996

Scepter'd Isle

Rosa 'Ausland'

David Austin✦ strong fragrance

30 inches to 6 feet

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–11

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

shrub

Bloom size

3.5 inches

Bloom habit

cupped, held gracefully above the foliage

Petal count

45 petals

Flowering

repeat blooming

Habit

upright

Color

pink

Fragrance

strong

Foliage

dark green

Foliage surface

semi-glossy

Fragrance Notes

myrrh

Color Description

Light pink with paler outer petals and golden stamens

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

30 inches to 6 feet

Spread

2 to 4 feet

Soil

Prefers rich, moist but well-drained soil; adaptable to various soil types including clay, sandy, and loam.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–11

Disease Resistance

disease resistant

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Water regularly, especially during dry periods; keep soil consistently moist in hot summer months.

Fertilizer

Apply organic fertilizer in the spring and throughout the growing and flowering season.

Pruning

Prune in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed; remove weak, spindly canes and thin older, less productive canes.

Pests & Diseases

Generally disease resistant; good air circulation is recommended to prevent disease.

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