Olivia Rose Austin
Rosa 'Ausmixture'
Named after David Austin's granddaughter, this enchanting English rose produces perfectly formed pink blooms with an incredible Old Rose fragrance. The soft pink petals deepen to rich pink at the center, creating a romantic gradient effect that makes it irresistible to rose lovers. This compact variety is perfect for smaller gardens and containers.
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Olivia Rose Austin in USDA Zone 7
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Olivia Rose Austin · 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
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects and pollinators
Alliums
Strong scent deters aphids, thrips, and Japanese beetles from attacking roses
Clematis
Provides vertical interest and shares similar growing conditions without competing for nutrients
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies and parasitic wasps that control rose pests
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
Thyme
Natural antifungal properties help prevent disease while repelling cabbage worms and whiteflies
Keep Apart
Impatiens
Susceptible to similar fungal diseases and can harbor pests that spread to roses
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause yellowing and death
Large Trees
Create excessive shade and compete aggressively for water and nutrients roses need
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Very good resistance to black spot, powdery mildew, and rust
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, rose leafhopper
Diseases
Generally disease resistant, occasional rust in wet conditions