Petal Pals
shrub · 2017
James L. Austin
Rosa 'Auspike'
3-4 ft (0.5-1 m)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Large, full, many-petalled flat rosettes with a button eye, borne in clustered waves
Petal count
Around 90 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fruity fragrance (light to medium strength)
Color Description
Large, many-petalled deep pink cerise rosettes with a button eye
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
3-4 ft (0.5-1 m)
Spread
3 ft (0.5-1 m)
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates clay and loam across acidic, neutral, or alkaline pH levels.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Good resistance typical of modern English Shrub Roses, aided by an open center and proper sanitation
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Provide average, deep watering at the base to thoroughly soak the root zone, letting the surface begin to dry before watering again. Avoid waterlogging or extreme drought.
Fertilizer
Feed in early spring as new growth starts, followed by a second, lighter feeding after the first main flush of flowers to encourage continuous repeat blooming.
Pruning
Prune in early spring before or just as new growth begins by cutting out dead, diseased, or crossing branches to open the center; cut remaining stems back by about one-third. Deadhead spent blooms during the growing season back to a strong outward-facing leaf to promote reblooming.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to common rose fungal diseases and pests; clean up fallen foliage to reduce fungal disease pressure in humid climates.
🧬 Pedigree
unnamed seedling × unnamed seedling