'AUSron' rose Description
Photo courtesy of Waldgarten
HMF Ratings:
30 favorite votes.
Average rating:
EXCELLENT.
ARS:
Light pink Shrub. Registration name: AUSron Exhibition name: Lordly Oberon
Class:
Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection)
Bloom:
Light pink. Strong fragrance. Large, very double, cupped bloom form.
Habit:
Upright. Large, matte, medium green foliage.
Growing:
USDA zone 6b through 9b (default). Can be used for cut flower or garden.
Patents:
Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).
Notes:
The Plant Science Dept. of the Nova Scotia Agriculture College evaluated 58 English Roses to assess their hardiness and disease-resistance. Lordly Oberon was found to be reasonably tolerant to blackspot.
A variety that David Austin considers inferior and does not recommend growing unless you're a collector.
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