Rosa 'AUSca'
Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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Rosa 'AUSca' is a sturdy, upright rose with a slender stem with the strong fragrance of myrrh. With 60 petals and its double rosette form make this rose an attractive addition to your garden.
In cooler zones, protection from a late spring freeze is required. It can be used as a container plant as long as winter protection is provided.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Can be affected by black spot, rose rust and powdery mildew.
The Clemson Cooperative Extension Home and Garden Information Center has a factsheet on common rose diseases as well as a factsheet on insects and other related pests.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Life Cycle:
- Perennial
- Woody
- Recommended Propagation Strategy:
- Stem Cutting
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts bees.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
- Habit/Form:
- Erect
- Texture:
- Fine
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Alkaline (>8.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b, 10a, 10b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- White
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Shape:
- Saucer
- Flower Petals:
- more than 20 petals/rays
- Flower Size:
- 1-3 inches
- Flower Description:
- Saucer-like 3" double blooms spring through summer. Up to 60 petals per bloom. The buds appear as solitary buds or in bunces.
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Leaf Type:
- Simple
- Leaf Margin:
- Serrate
- Hairs Present:
- No
- Leaf Description:
- Medium to deep green leaves.
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Stem:
- Stem Color:
- Green
- Red/Burgundy
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
- Stem Form:
- Straight
- Stem Surface:
- Smooth (glabrous)
- Stem Description:
- Medium green to reddish-green stems with reddish-green thorns.
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Container
- Patio
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Cutting Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Barrier
- Border
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Small groups
