English Rose - Heritage
Rosa 'Ausblush'
One of David Austin's most beloved English roses, Heritage combines the romantic beauty of old garden roses with the repeat-flowering performance of modern varieties. The perfectly cupped blooms open from deep pink buds to reveal layers of soft pink petals with a powerful lemon and myrrh fragrance that's considered among the finest in roses. This graceful shrub creates an enchanting focal point in cottage gardens and mixed borders.
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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English Rose - Heritage · 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
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while providing drought tolerance and purple blooms
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew on roses
Clematis
Climbs rose canes for vertical interest without competing for nutrients at root level
Alliums
Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and Japanese beetles that commonly attack roses
Salvia
Attracts beneficial insects and hummingbirds while providing season-long color
Rosemary
Repels carrot flies, cabbage moths, and other pests while tolerating similar soil conditions
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that causes wilting, yellowing, and death in roses
Large Trees
Compete for nutrients, water, and sunlight, causing weak growth and poor flowering
Impatiens
Require frequent watering and rich soil that can promote fungal diseases in roses
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to powdery mildew
Common Pests
Aphids, thrips, spider mites in hot weather
Diseases
Occasional powdery mildew in humid conditions, generally healthy