Petal Pals
shrub · 2008
Sir John Betjeman
Rosa 'Ausvivid'
3-4 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2-3.5 inches
Bloom habit
Small clusters
Petal count
130 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
slight
Foliage
Green
Foliage surface
Leathery
Fragrance Notes
Light fragrance.
Color Description
Bright crimson-red to deep pink rosettes that intensify in color as they age
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 feet
Spread
4 feet
Soil
Well-draining soil; adaptable to chalk, clay, loam, and sand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Modern Austin introductions are notably healthy.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Give roses a good soak, then leave them to draw from that reserve; morning watering is best to allow leaves to dry naturally.
Fertilizer
Roses prefer rich soils with added compost and fertilizer.
Pruning
In late winter or early spring, remove anything that is obviously dead, diseased, or rubbing.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, black spot, rust, and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x Unnamed seedling