Rosa 'Auscot' (Abraham Darby English Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Auscot'
Tradmarked NameAbraham Darby™
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginDavid Austin, Sr., 1985. A hybrid between Rosa 'Aloha' and Rosa 'Yellow Cushion'.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone5 - 6a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-23 - (-18)
Temperature (°F)-10 - 0
Height150 cm
Flowering PeriodJune, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionA spherical English rose bush with variegated colours from pink to yellow and a very strong fruity fragrance.
ShapeA spherical habit.
LandscapeExcellent addition to any shrub or flower border.
CultivationGrow in full sun in a rich, moist, well-drained soil.
PestsMildew, rust and black spot are common problem diseases, and leafhoppers, sawflies, caterpillars and aphids may cause damage.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionLeaves are large and frosty green colour, with greater susceptibility to disease.
Flower DescriptionFlowers are large and full, coming in subtle varieties from yellow to pink with a very strong fruity fragrance.

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