Rosa 'Ausrush' (Ausrush Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Ausrush'
SynonymsRosa 'Windrush'
Registered NameWindrush®
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginIntroduced in 1984 by David Austin.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone6b - 9b
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone6a - 8a
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH3 - H6
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)-21 - (-1)
Temperature (°F)-5 - 30
HeightUp to 1.5 m
SpreadUp to 1.5 m
GrowthMedium
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August, September

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionRosa 'Ausrush' is a medium-sized Shrub rose (S) whose semi-double blooms have white to soft lemon-yellow petals and bright yellow stamens.
CultivationDeadhead to encourage repeat blooming.
PestsThis cultivar is not susceptible to any diseases of note.
Notable SpecimensRHS Garden Rosemoor, North Devon, England.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionPale green, margins serrate, odd pinnate (4 leaflets in rows with one at the tip).
Flower DescriptionSemi-double, cupped, petals are white to pale lemon-yellow, filaments are a brighter yellow, anthers dark, spicy musk fragrance. Long blooming season.
Fruit DescriptionHips are quite attractive, developing if the plant is not deadheaded.

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