Petal Pals
shrub · 2023
Penelope Lively
Rosa 'Ausb18a15'
3 1/2ft (110cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Part shade
Light
5–9
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2-3.5 inches
Bloom habit
Cupped blooms in poised and open sprays.
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Fragrance Notes
Classic rose with twists of raspberry, lemon, and a whisper of myrrh.
Color Description
Mid-pink cupped blooms that fade to a lavender hue over time, opening from berry-red buds.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Partial shade
Height
3 1/2ft (110cm)
Spread
4ft (125cm)
Soil
Loosen soil when planting; ensure it is well-draining.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–9
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water well after planting; keep soil moist but not waterlogged.
Fertilizer
Use Mycorrhizal Fungi at planting to promote root growth.
Pruning
Prune once annually; deadhead spent blooms to promote new buds.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling × Unnamed Seedling