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AUStango English Garden Shrub Rose
Reference photo

english · Year unknown

Austango

Rosa L.

David Austin✦ strong fragrance

1.25m - 1.75m

Height

Seasonal

Blooming

Full sun

Light

5–9

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

english

Bloom size

2-3.5"

Bloom habit

Full, medium-large cups with many inner petals arranged informally within a perfect ring of outer petals.

Petal count

Many inner petals

Flowering

seasonal

Habit

bushy

Color

orange

Fragrance

strong

Fragrance Notes

Mixed scent with hints of chrysanthemum leaves, ripe bananas, and Tea.

Color Description

Vibrant, unusual orange-red or burnt orange

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Light

Full sun

Height

1.25m - 1.75m

Spread

1.25m - 1.75m

Soil

Rich, well-draining soil; mixing in compost is recommended.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–9

Disease Resistance

Bred for improved resistance to common rose ailments.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Water the soil around the base every 2-3 days when planting; established roses require weekly watering in spring and fall, with consistently moist soil during hot summer months.

Fertilizer

Apply fertilizer throughout the growing and flowering season into the fall.

Pruning

Prune back by a third in late winter before new growth starts; remove crossing or rubbing canes.

Pests & Diseases

Susceptible to common rose ailments like black spot and powdery mildew.

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