Rosa 'Ausfire' (Ausfire Rose, Morning Mist Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Ausfire'
SynonymsRosa 'Morning Mist'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginIntroduced by David Austin.

Details

USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness Ref.
HeightUp to 1.5 m
SpreadUp to 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionRosa 'Ausfire' is a Shrub rose (S) whose single blooms have salmon-pink petals and yellow anthers.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Flower/Leaf Bud DescriptionDeep pink.
Leaf DescriptionMargins serrate, odd pinnate arrangement (leaflets in rows with one at the tip).
Flower DescriptionSingle, petals are salmon-pink with a yellow tint near the centre, filaments are dark red, anthers golden yellow, light clove and musk fragrance.
Fruit DescriptionHips are orange and provide winter interest.

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