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Olivia Rose Austin English Rose

Rosa x hybrida 'Olivia Rose Austin'

$157.95

The Story

Plant Bio

The genus Rosa comprises deciduous and evergreen woody perennials native across the Northern Hemisphere, celebrated for their fragrant, multi-petaled blooms and thorny stems. These plants thrive in fertile, well-draining soils and require ample sunlight to produce their characteristic seasonal displays.

'Olivia Rose Austin' is an English shrub rose bred by David Austin, distinguished by its exceptionally high disease resistance and balanced, rounded growth habit. The large, shallowly cupped rosettes feature soft, even mid-pink petals and bloom continuously in flushes from late spring until the first frosts.

Uses & Benefits:

Produces highly fragrant, soft pink rosette flowers continuously from late spring to frost, set against healthy semi-glossy green foliage.

Functions as a highly disease-resistant flowering shrub suitable for low hedges, mixed borders, or large containers.

Provides pollen for generalist bees and honeybees, while the bushy structure offers nesting shelter for small garden birds.

Garden hybrid

Bred from more than one wild species, so it has no species page of its own.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

55"

Width

39"

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

Perennial

Native To

United Kingdom (cultivar)

Toxicity

Non-toxic (has thorns)

Bloom period

Late spring – Fall

In flower about 7 months of the year

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a planting site receiving at least four hours of direct daily sunlight with fertile, well-draining soil.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and incorporate well-rotted organic manure or compost into the soil.
Position the plant so the graft union sits slightly below the soil surface in cold climates, or at soil level in milder regions.
Backfill the hole, firm the soil gently, water deeply at the base, and apply a thick layer of organic mulch.

Pro Tip

When pruning in late winter, avoid cutting back heavily into old, leafless wood without visible buds, as this can severely stunt regrowth.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Deadhead spent flower clusters regularly to encourage continuous repeat-flowering flushes.
Water deeply at the base of the plant to keep the foliage dry and minimize fungal issues.
Feed twice annually with a balanced, slow-release rose fertilizer in early spring and after the first summer flush.

Don't

Do not allow the soil to become waterlogged or permanently soggy, as roses are highly intolerant of poor drainage.
Do not prune heavily into old, leafless deadwood that lacks active, live buds.
Do not overhead water during humid evenings, which elevates the risk of black spot and powdery mildew.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Deadhead
Fertilize
Pest Check
Prune

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Mixed shrub bordersCottage gardensLow flowering hedgesContainer specimens

Companion Plants

Lavandula angustifolia Salvia nemorosa Nepeta faassenii Geranium

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Olivia Rose Austin English Rose questions

What zones can Olivia Rose Austin English Rose grow in?

Olivia Rose Austin English Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 5–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Olivia Rose Austin English Rose deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Olivia Rose Austin English Rose, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Olivia Rose Austin English Rose bloom?

Olivia Rose Austin English Rose typically blooms in late spring through fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Olivia Rose Austin English Rose need full sun?

Olivia Rose Austin English Rose does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.

Is Olivia Rose Austin English Rose drought tolerant?

Yes — once established (usually after the first full season), Olivia Rose Austin English Rose handles dry spells with minimal watering. Water deeply its first year to build the root system that makes that possible.