Rosa A Shropshire Lad

Scientific Name: Rosa 'Ausled'

Also Known As

Rosa 'A Shropshire Lad Climbing'
A Shropshire Lad Climbing Rose
A Shropshire Lad Rose

Plant type

shrub, vine

size

H: 5'-10'
W: 3'-4'

planting zones

4a-8b

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Rosa A Shropshire Lad plant details

Rosa A Shropshire Lad is a broadleaf deciduous shrub or vine with green foliage. In fall and summer apricot flowers emerge. Features glossy texture. Grows well with sun - mostly sun and regular water. Does well in rich and well-drained soil.

CHARACTERISTICS OF Rosa A Shropshire Lad

Plant type: shrub or vine
Plant family: rosaceae
Foliage: deciduous green
Mature size: 3 FT - 4 FT - wide, 5 FT - 10 FT - tall
Flowers: apricot blooms in fall and summer
Uses: border plant, cutting garden, fragrant, trellis

GROWING CONDITIONS for Rosa A Shropshire Lad

USDA Zones: 4a - 8b
Sun exposure: sun - mostly sun
Watering frequency: regular

Soil needs: rich and well-drained

Nursery contributed plant descriptions

Leander Group. Soft peachy pink. Approximately 90 petals. Repeat flowering. This is a strong-growing, healthy shrub with large, glossy leaves that may well benefit from summer pruning. The flowers are cup-shaped in the early stages, opening to form attractive rosettes; their color being a soft peachy pink. It is in every way an excellent, hardy and reliable shrub of above average size. Delicious fruity fragrance in the Tea Rose tradition. The name is taken from one of A.E. Houseman's collection of poems. Our UK nursery is situated in the country of Shropshire. Height 5 ft. x 4 ft. or 8 ft. as a climber. (David Austin 1996, Ausled). Rosette shaped flowers. 90 petals. Glossy foliage.