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Rosa 'AUSca'

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RO-zuh
Description

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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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#fragrant#deciduous#fragrant flowers#cpp#cutting garden#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#repeat flowering
  • Attributes:
    Genus:
    Rosa
    Family:
    Rosaceae
    Life Cycle:
    Perennial
    Woody
    Recommended Propagation Strategy:
    Stem Cutting
    Wildlife Value:
    Attracts bees.
    Play Value:
    Attracts Pollinators
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Rose
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Texture:
    Fine
  • 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
  • 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.
  • Leaves:
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Simple
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Medium to deep green leaves.
  • 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.
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Container
    Patio
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Cutting Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Barrier
    Border
    Hedge
    Mass Planting
    Small groups