Species shrub rose

shrub rose

Rosa 'Ausroyal' WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

Shrub rose (Rosa 'Ausroyal' WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE) is a hardy shrub with cheerful and fragrant, glossy bright pink to cerise flowers. It is an old-fashioned-style shrub rose that is perfect for providing cover in your garden border. It is a fast-growing plant with large, healthy foliage and a dense network of stems that will bloom profusely for several weeks throughout the growing season. Pruning once a year will ensure plenty of flowers in subsequent seasons. This rose is ideal for landscaping and can be grown in full sun or partial shade. Its popularity is testament to its resilience and low maintenance requirements.

Cycle:

Perennial

Watering:

Average

Propagation:

Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation,Cutting,Division,Budding

Hardiness Zone:

5 - 9

Flowers:

Red maturing to reddish purple Flowers

Sun:

full sun,part sun/part shade

Leaf:

Yes

Leaf Color:

green

Growth Rate:

High

Maintenance:

Moderate

watering

Shrub roses, like Rosa 'Ausroyal' WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, require consistent watering to ensure continued healthy growth and blooms. It is best to deep water roses once or twice a week, however this will vary depending on the temperature, soil type, and amount of rainfall. During hot and dry periods, roses should be watered every other day. During this time, the goal is to allow the soil to reach a 4-6 inch moisture level each time you water. Make sure to provide good drainage and to never over water. Additionally, mulching around the shrubs will help the soil maintain its moisture throughout hot summer months.

sunlight

Shrub roses, like Rosa 'Ausroyal' WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE need full sun for 6 to 8 hours per day to thrive. Ideally, your shrub roses should receive direct sunlight during the morning and afternoon with some shade during the hottest part of the day. This will help ensure that they receive the amount of sunlight they need to stay healthy and vibrant.

pruning

Shrub roses should be pruned twice a year for optimal health and beauty. In the spring, prune the shrub rose down to about a third of its size and thin out some of the old branches. Then in the late summer, prune off any growth that occurred during the season and cut back any excess shoots or unruly branches. Make sure to use sharp shears or scissors and clean them between cuts to ensure healthy growth and proper air circulation.

Season

Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
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Jun
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Starts Flowering

Rosa 'Ausroyal' WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, also known as shrub rose, typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

Starts Flowering

Rosa 'Ausroyal' WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE, also known as shrub rose, typically starts flowering in late spring, usually in May or June.

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