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Fair Bianca rose Rosa Fair Bianca® 'AUSca'

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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. For full information on common pests and diseases, please see the Rosa page.

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.

More information on Rosa.

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Cultivars / Varieties:
Tags:
#fragrant#deciduous#fragrant flowers#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:
    Perennial
    Rose
    Shrub
    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