Petal Pals
english · 2013
The Lady Gardener
Rosa 'Ausbrass'
4 to 4.5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
english
Bloom size
Large (approx. 4 inches)
Bloom habit
Very full, quartered rosette form packed with loosely arranged petals; repeats in flushes from late spring through fall.
Petal count
Approximately 65 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Fragrance Notes
Tea fragrance with notes of vanilla and cedar wood
Color Description
Rich pure apricot, paling towards the edges to a soft cream
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 4.5 feet
Spread
4 feet
Soil
Adaptable to all soil types; thrives best in rich, fertile, moist, and well-draining loamy soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Great to excellent disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide 1-2 inches of water per week during the growing season; water newly planted roses 2-3 times per week until established. Water deeply at the base to keep foliage dry.
Fertilizer
Feed in early spring with an organic fertilizer and repeat through the growing season to maintain vigor.
Pruning
Prune in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. Deadhead spent blooms back to a leaflet to encourage reblooming.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to typical rose pests and fungal diseases if overhead watered or poor air circulation occurs.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling × Unnamed seedling