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Rosa Lilac 'AUSlilac' has some common insect problems:
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Rosa Lilac 'AUSlilac'

Common Name(s):

Phonetic Spelling
RO-zuh
Description

Lilac rose is a hybrid shrub rose in the Rosaceae family. It was bred by David C. H. Austin in 1990 and is part of the English Rose Collection. Patent No: PP 8,837.

This is a thorny, upright shrub with a bushy habit, reaching heights and widths of 2' to 4'. It prefers moist well-drained soil in full sun. 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. Avoid overhead watering.

It boasts large, fragrant, double pink flowers with a touch of lilac that occurs in spring and repeat blooms in flushes throughout the season. The medium green foliage is on stems with prickles.

Use this rose shrub as a hedge, in a shrub border, as a specimen or as a foundation plant.

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

 

 

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Cultivars / Varieties:
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#thorns#showy flowers#fragrant flowers#cottage garden#lilac flowers#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#non-toxic for horses#non-toxic for dogs#non-toxic for cats#full sun#hedge#border
  • 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.
  • Whole Plant Traits:
    Plant Type:
    Rose
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Habit/Form:
    Erect
    Multi-stemmed
    Spreading
    Growth Rate:
    Medium
    Maintenance:
    High
    Texture:
    Medium
  • 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:
    High Organic Matter
    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
  • Flowers:
    Flower Color:
    Pink
    Purple/Lavender
    Flower Inflorescence:
    Head
    Flower Value To Gardener:
    Fragrant
    Good Cut
    Showy
    Flower Bloom Time:
    Fall
    Spring
    Summer
    Flower Shape:
    Cup
    Dome
    Flower Size:
    3-6 inches
    Flower Description:
    Fully double pink with lilac blooms are 5 inches across and occur in spring at the ends of branches. Will repeat bloom throughout the season
  • Leaves:
    Woody Plant Leaf Characteristics:
    Deciduous
    Leaf Color:
    Green
    Leaf Type:
    Compound (Pinnately , Bipinnately, Palmately)
    Leaf Arrangement:
    Alternate
    Leaf Shape:
    Ovate
    Leaf Margin:
    Serrate
    Hairs Present:
    No
    Leaf Description:
    Medium green glossy compound leaves with serrated margins
  • Stem:
    Stem Is Aromatic:
    No
    Stem Description:
    Green stems with prickles
  • Landscape:
    Landscape Location:
    Walkways
    Landscape Theme:
    Cottage Garden
    Cutting Garden
    English Garden
    Pollinator Garden
    Design Feature:
    Accent
    Barrier
    Border
    Foundation Planting
    Hedge
    Mass Planting
    Specimen
    Attracts:
    Bees
    Butterflies
    Problems:
    Spines/Thorns