Petal Pals
english · 2017
James L. Austin
Rosa 'Auspike'
3-4 ft (125 cm)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Shade OK
Light
5–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
english
Bloom size
Large (3.5-5 inches)
Bloom habit
Large, many-petalled, deep pink to cerise rosettes with a button eye.
Petal count
40 or more petals (up to 90 petals)
Flowering
Repeat flowering
Habit
Bushy, upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
Light-medium
Foliage
Deep green
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy to glossy
Fragrance Notes
Fruity fragrance.
Color Description
Deep pink rosettes, each with a button eye.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Height
3-4 ft (125 cm)
Spread
70cm - 150cm
Soil
Fertile, humus-rich, clay, loam, or sandy soils with acid, alkaline, or neutral pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–11
Disease Resistance
Good resistance to diseases and rain.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Moist but well-drained or well-drained soil.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced fertilizer and mulch in late winter or early spring, and a balanced fertilizer again in early summer.
Pruning
In spring after frosts, cut last year's growth by one third to one half to maintain shape and framework. Can be cut back to 3-5 live buds for rejuvenation.
Pests & Diseases
Generally good resistance to diseases.
🧬 Pedigree
Not publicly disclosed
🏆 Awards & Recognition
None specified