Climbing Rose - Lady of Shalott
Rosa 'Ausnyson'
A stunning English climbing rose from David Austin that combines old-world charm with modern performance. Features exquisite chalice-shaped blooms in warm salmon-orange that fade to soft pink, with an intense fruity fragrance reminiscent of tea and spices. This vigorous climber produces continuous flushes of blooms throughout the season and shows excellent disease resistance.
Harvest
N/Ad
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
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Climbing Rose - Lady of Shalott · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while adding vibrant color contrast
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Alliums
Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and other soft-bodied insects
Clematis
Shares similar growing conditions and provides complementary vertical interest
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids
Geraniums
Natural pest deterrent and helps mask rose scent from harmful insects
Keep Apart
Black Walnut Tree
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause yellowing and death
Large Trees
Compete for nutrients and water while creating excessive shade that reduces blooming
Brassicas
Heavy feeders that compete for nutrients and may attract pests that also damage roses
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust
Common Pests
Aphids, thrips, spider mites, Japanese beetles
Diseases
Generally disease resistant, occasional downy mildew in humid conditions