Petal Pals
shrub · 2006
English Shrub Rose
Rosa 'AUStiger'
3 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom habit
fully double, old-fashioned blooms
Petal count
fully double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
pale green
Fragrance Notes
light, lovely fragrance
Color Description
soft pink blooms, touched with apricot
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3 feet
Spread
30 inches
Soil
Fertile, well-draining soil; mixing in compost before planting is recommended.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires steady moisture; mulch with organic material to help retain moisture.
Fertilizer
Feed in early spring and again after the first flush of blooms; continue fertilizing throughout the growing and flowering season into the fall.
Pruning
Prune annually; can be pruned to control size, but many benefit from being allowed to build a rounded framework.
Pests & Diseases
Potential issues include aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers, and spider mites.
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed, unpatented seedling x 'AUSpoly' (CHARLOTTE)