Petal Pals
english · 2013
Thomas à Becket
Rosa 'Auswinston'
1.4m (approx. 5ft)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
english
Bloom size
Large
Bloom habit
Shallowly-cupped, informal rosettes held in medium-sized heads; individual blooms nod attractively on the stem.
Petal count
63 petals
Flowering
Repeat flowering
Habit
Strong, informal, shrubby
Color
red
Fragrance
Medium to strong
Foliage
Dark green
Fragrance Notes
Old Rose fragrance with distinct lemon zest notes
Color Description
Striking crimson-red
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
1.4m (approx. 5ft)
Spread
4ft
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil; tolerates chalk, clay, loam, and sand.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Good disease resistance.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil moist but well-drained.
Fertilizer
Apply a general rose or shrub fertilizer in early spring and again in early summer.
Pruning
Prune once annually.
Pests & Diseases
High
🧬 Pedigree
Not publicly specified
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None specified