Petal Pals
shrub · 1988
L. D. Braithwaite
Rosa 'Auscrim'
1-1.5 metres
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
up to 9cm
Bloom habit
Blooms in flushes throughout the season from late spring until the first frost.
Petal count
Fully double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
red
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Slightly greyish
Fragrance Notes
Classic old rose scent that intensifies as blossoms age.
Color Description
Bright crimson red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
1-1.5 metres
Spread
1-1.5 metres
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, and sand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Generally healthy and disease-resistant.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Give roses a good soak, then leave them to draw from that reserve; morning watering is best to allow leaves to dry naturally.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring, and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
Pruning
In late winter or early spring, remove dead, diseased, or rubbing stems and shorten remaining stems to shape the plant and allow light to reach the center.
Pests & Diseases
Aphids, caterpillars, black spot, rust, and mildew.
🧬 Pedigree
Mary Rose x The Squire