Lady of Shalott Rose — Rosa 'Ausnyson'

Lady of Shalott Rose (Rosa 'Ausnyson') produces large, loosely double flowers in soft salmon and apricot tones with a spiced tea fragrance. Repeat blooms bring color from late spring through fall, while bronze new growth matures to rich green foliage.

This deciduous shrub rose suits sunny borders, foundation beds and grouped plantings. It can also be trained against a suitable support. Grow in rich, moist, slightly acidic, well-drained soil, with full sun for best performance.

Growing details

• Plant type: Repeat-flowering deciduous shrub rose
• Listed shrub height: 3–5 feet
• Listed spread: 2–4 feet
• Spacing: Approximately 3 feet apart
• Listed USDA hardiness zones: 5–8
• Light: Full sun to part sun; full sun preferred
• Soil: Rich, moist, slightly acidic and well-drained
• Flowers: Large, loosely double blooms in salmon and apricot tones
• Fragrance: Spiced tea
• Bloom season: Late spring through fall
• Cultivar: 'Ausnyson'

Care and garden use

This rose has moderate maintenance needs. Maintain consistent soil moisture and good drainage. Provide a suitable trellis or other support when training it against a wall or as a climber; the listed dimensions describe its shrub form.

Use as an accent, in groups, along borders or in foundation plantings. Containers should provide ample root space and drainage holes. Pair with catmint, lilac or coneflower where growing conditions suit each plant.

Image credit: Prides Corner, Rosa Lady of Shallot.

Plants naturally vary in appearance and may differ from the images shown.