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Ambridge Rose: Growth Habit & Growing Tips

Ambridge Rose is an English rose by David Austin from 1990, patented in the US in 1994 as PP8679 ('Auswonder').

Key facts

Growth habit
Shrub
Flowering
Some repeat
Breeder
David C. H. Austin
Listed for
United States

Overview

Ambridge Rose is an English rose by David Austin from 1990, patented in the US in 1994 as PP8679 ('Auswonder'). Its apricot flowers are very double, about 75 petals each, and the strong scent leans toward citrus. The patent rates resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and downy mildew as average, so routine care such as removing infected leaves and allowing air flow is worthwhile. It suits a fragrant border or a spot near seating.

Ambridge Rose traits

  • Apricot blooms with about 75 petals
  • Strong citrus-leaning fragrance
  • Patent notes average resistance to black spot and mildews
  • Patented in the US in 1994 as PP8679

Good for

  • Fragrance garden
  • Cut flowers
  • Shrub border

Compare with other rose varieties

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VarietyDays to maturityGrowth habitType
Ambridge Rose this page—Shrub—
A Shropshire Lad—Shrub—
Abraham Darby—Shrub—
AC De Montarville—Bush—
AC Marie-Victorin—Shrub—
AC William Booth—Shrub—
Always Hope—Bush—

Ambridge Rose FAQ

What kind of rose is Ambridge Rose?

Ambridge Rose is an English rose by David Austin from 1990, patented in the US in 1994 as PP8679 ('Auswonder'). Its apricot flowers are very double, about 75 petals each, and the strong scent leans toward citrus.

How does Ambridge Rose compare with other rose varieties?

Ambridge Rose: shrub. Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Abraham Darby, AC De Montarville. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.

What is Ambridge Rose good for?

Ambridge Rose is grown for fragrance garden, cut flowers, shrub border.

Sowing, care and common problems

Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.

Source

Source: United States Patent and Trademark Office

The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.

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