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Rosa
'Auscat'
Auscat Rose, Winchester Cathedral™ Rose
Origin: David Austin, Sr., 1988.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Rosa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Auscat' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| Synonyms |
| Rosa 'Winchester Cathedral' |
| Tradmarked Name |
| Winchester Cathedral™ |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 6 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 6a |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H6 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| -23 - (-18) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| -10 - 0 |
| Height |
| 1.2 m |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| A continuous-blooming English rose with large, white flowers, a fresh, sweet fragrance, and a slightly untidy form. |
| Landscape |
| Excellent as an ornamental addition to any garden. |
| Cultivation |
| Grow in full sun in a rich, moist, well-drained soil. |
| Shape |
| Bushy, branching habit. |
| Growth |
| Medium |
| Pests |
| Resistant to most rose disease, but leafhoppers, sawflies, caterpillars and aphids may cause damage. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Leaves are medium green and remain healthy throughout the growing season. |
| Flower Description |
| Flowers are large and white, up to 9 cm in diameter, and, although loose and somewhat untidy, they clean well when spent. Fragrance is fresh and sweet, reminiscent of honey and almond blossoms. |
| Notable Specimens |
| RHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England. |
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