Old Lilac Rosa 'AUSlilac'
Other Common Name(s):
- Phonetic Spelling
- RO-zuh
- Description
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Rosa 'AUSlilac' is a thorny, upright shrub with a bushy habit., reaching heights and widths of 2' to 4'. It boasts large, fragrant, double pink flowers with a touch of lilac. It can be grown in full sun or part shade, however, the best flowering will occur in full sun. Water deeply on a regular basis while avoiding overhead watering.
As with most roses, good air circulation is key to a disease-free, healthy plant. Pruning to remove dead branches or crossed branches will ensure that air circulation is achieved. Pruning is best accomplished in late winter to early spring.
Insects, Diseases, and Other Plant Problems: Insect issues may include spider mites, aphids, beetles, borers, scale and thrips. Diseases that can be encountered are black spot, powdery mildew, rust and rose rosette.
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Attributes:
- Genus:
- Rosa
- Family:
- Rosaceae
- Wildlife Value:
- Attracts butterflies.
- Play Value:
- Attracts Pollinators
- Dimensions:
- Height: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
- Width: 2 ft. 0 in. - 4 ft. 0 in.
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Whole Plant Traits:
- Plant Type:
- Rose
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Cultural Conditions:
- Light:
- Full sun (6 or more hours of direct sunlight a day)
- Partial Shade (Direct sunlight only part of the day, 2-6 hours)
- Soil Texture:
- Loam (Silt)
- Soil pH:
- Acid (<6.0)
- Neutral (6.0-8.0)
- Soil Drainage:
- Good Drainage
- Available Space To Plant:
- 12 inches-3 feet
- 3 feet-6 feet
- NC Region:
- Coastal
- Mountains
- Piedmont
- USDA Plant Hardiness Zone:
- 5a, 5b, 6a, 6b, 7a, 7b, 8a, 8b, 9a, 9b
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Flowers:
- Flower Color:
- Pink
- Purple/Lavender
- Flower Value To Gardener:
- Fragrant
- Good Cut
- Showy
- Flower Bloom Time:
- Fall
- Spring
- Summer
- Flower Description:
- 5 in., double blooms in small clusters open to flat, rosette form; repeats
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Leaves:
- Leaf Color:
- Green
- Hairs Present:
- No
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Stem:
- Stem Is Aromatic:
- No
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Landscape:
- Landscape Location:
- Near Septic
- Walkways
- Landscape Theme:
- Cottage Garden
- Pollinator Garden
- Design Feature:
- Accent
- Barrier
- Border
- Foundation Planting
- Hedge
- Mass Planting
- Specimen
- Attracts:
- Butterflies
