Petal Pals
shrub · 2010
Susan Williams-Ellis
Rosa 'AUSquirk'
4 1/2ft
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2-3.5"
Bloom habit
Fully double, deeply cupped rosettes produced in small clusters.
Petal count
140 petals
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
white
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Green
Fragrance Notes
Old Rose
Color Description
Pure white
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 1/2ft
Spread
3 1/2ft
Soil
Rich, fertile, and well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–11
Disease Resistance
Excellent overall garden performance and vigorous disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires adequate moisture; keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Use a rose fertilizer during the growing season; add bonemeal and garden compost or well-rotted manure when planting.
Pruning
Prune once annually.
Pests & Diseases
Spider mites can be a common pest during warm, dry weather.
🧬 Pedigree
Sport of 'The Mayflower'