Petal Pals
shrub · 1986
Gertrude Jekyll
Rosa 'AUSbord'
120cm to 305cm (as a shrub or climber)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
3.5-5 inches
Bloom habit
Large, very double, old-fashioned, quartered bloom form.
Petal count
Very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
other
Color
pink
Fragrance
very strong
Fragrance Notes
Old Rose
Color Description
richly coloured pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
120cm to 305cm (as a shrub or climber)
Spread
120cm to 185cm
Soil
Rich, well-draining soil; incorporate compost before planting.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Generally hardy, but can be susceptible to common rose diseases.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Keep soil consistently moist; mulch helps retain moisture.
Fertilizer
Apply fertilizer throughout the growing and flowering season into the fall; use rose-specific feed.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring. Remove old canes, dead or diseased wood, and crossing branches. In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by one-third; prune more heavily in colder areas.
Pests & Diseases
Vulnerable to black spot and aphids.
🏆 Awards & Recognition
World's Favourite Rose (2025)