Petal Pals
shrub · 1990
The Prince
Rosa 'AUSvelvet'
50–120 cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
6
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
8–12 cm
Bloom habit
rosette-shaped, double
Petal count
125–130 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
spreading
Color
burgundy
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
dark green
Foliage surface
glossy
Fragrance Notes
intense old rose fragrance
Color Description
Dark red, ages to dark purple
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
50–120 cm
Spread
2 to 2.5 feet
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 6
Disease Resistance
medium
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a general rose or shrub fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune annually; remove dead or weak wood and trim back growth.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose pests and diseases; resistance to major diseases is rated as medium.
🧬 Pedigree
Lilian Austin × The Squire
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None notable