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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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 309 rose varieties
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.
Also listed in other countries
- Listed for United Kingdom: Ambridge Rose
- Japanese-language page for this variety