Rosa 'Claire Austin' (Claire Austin Rose) — Bushy

Overview

Rosa 'Claire Austin' is a bushy shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Claire Austin' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.

About

Rosa 'Claire Austin' is a bushy shrub cultivar of the genus Rosa, belonging to the Rosaceae family. It has deciduous foliage and thrives best in full sun on a south-facing aspect with sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, as well as for cut flowers. Propagation can be achieved through hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, and chip budding in summer.

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About the genus

A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.

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Growing conditions

Best soil and position for Rosa

Sunlight: Full sun
Soil type: Loam
Soil pH: Neutral
Soil moisture: Moist but well-drained
Aspect: South-facing
Exposure: Sheltered
UK hardiness: H6

Plant details

Rosa 'Claire Austin' size, habit and characteristics

Plant type: Shrub
Habit: Bushy
Foliage: Deciduous
Suggested uses: Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
Fragrance: Strong, fruity, myrrh-like fragrance

Care notes

Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Claire Austin'

Cultivation: Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
Pruning: Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak stems and to shape the plant. Can be pruned harder to maintain size and encourage flowering.
Propagation: Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer
Pest resistance: Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf rolling sawfly
Disease resistance: Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust

Frequently asked questions

How do I grow Rosa 'Claire Austin'?

Plant in well-drained soil in full sun. Water regularly during dry periods. Apply a balanced fertilizer in spring. Mulch to retain moisture and suppress weeds.

Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Claire Austin'?

Rosa 'Claire Austin' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.

What soil does Rosa 'Claire Austin' need?

Rosa 'Claire Austin' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.

How do I prune Rosa 'Claire Austin'?

Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to remove dead or weak stems and to shape the plant. Can be pruned harder to maintain size and encourage flowering.