James L. Austin
Rosa 'Auspike'
In growth
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In bloom
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Planting Guide
| Spacing | 3 ft apart |
|---|---|
| Planting depth | Crown at soil level |
| Chilling hours | 0 (Clifton Park's ~1,000 hours easily exceeds vernalization needs) |
| Life expectancy | 10+ years |
| Growth rate | Moderate |
| Planted | 2022 |
| Bed | To Be Sorted |
Growing Conditions
| Sun | Full Sun |
|---|---|
| Water | Average |
| Soil type | Rich, loamy, well-drained |
| Soil pH | 6.0 - 6.5 |
| Zones | 4-11 |
| Native status | Cultivar |
Appearance
| Type | Shrub |
|---|---|
| Leaf | Ovate (Egg-shaped) |
| Foliage colour | Dark green |
| Bloom | Deep cerise pink |
| Fruit | Hip |
| Evergreen | Deciduous |
Root System
| System | Taproot Systems |
|---|---|
| Morphology | Mixed Fine & Coarse |
| Function | Mixed Orders |
| Propagation | Hardwood or softwood cuttings |
Wildlife & Safety
| Attracts | Bees, Butterflies |
|---|---|
| Deer | Not Resistant |
| Toxicity | Non-toxic |
| Edibility | Wildlife Only |
| Companions | Lavender, Salvia, Nepeta |
Where it came from
| Grower | David Austin |
|---|---|
| Bought at | Kulak's Nursery |
Care
Sun or partial shade. Water deeply at base to avoid wetting foliage.
Maintenance
Deadhead regularly to encourage continuous blooming. Prune in late winter or early spring.
Cleanup
Remove fallen leaves to prevent disease.
Notes
Highly fragrant English shrub rose.