Petal Pals
shrub · 1987
St. Cecilia
Rosa 'AUSmit'
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Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom habit
fully double, old-fashioned blooms
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
pale green
Fragrance Notes
light lovely fragrance
Color Description
pale pink or creamy pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Soil
Rich, loamy, well-drained soil with a slightly acidic pH (6.0–6.5).
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
Disease Resistance
Bred for improved resistance to common rose ailments like black spot and powdery mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil evenly moist during establishment; mature plants need about 1 inch of water per week, ideally applied at the base.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring before new growth; remove dead, dying, damaged, or diseased stems and cut back by about one third to shape.
Pests & Diseases
Common issues include aphids, black spot, powdery mildew, and Japanese beetles.