The Olivia Rose Austin is a highly regarded English shrub rose from David Austin, often praised as one of his finest introductions. This medium-sized shrub produces an abundance of large, cupped rosettes with a beautiful, soft mid-pink colour that holds well in the sun. The blooms have a lovely light-to-medium fruity fragrance that is a joy to experience. This rose is particularly noted for its exceptional health and vigour, showing great resistance to common rose diseases. It also begins flowering very early in the season and continues to produce flushes of blooms well into autumn. The bush forms a healthy, well-balanced shape with dark green foliage that perfectly complements the delicate pink flowers.
Caring Tips:
- Sunlight: Plant in a spot that receives at least six hours of direct sunlight a day for the best flowering and plant health.
- Soil: It prefers well-drained, fertile soil. Enriching the soil with compost before planting will give it a great start.
- Watering: Water deeply and regularly, especially during establishment and dry periods.
- Pruning: Prune in late winter or early spring to remove old wood and shape the plant. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the season to encourage new flowers.
- Fertilising: A quality rose fertiliser applied in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers will support its prolific blooming.
Usage:
The ‘Olivia Rose Austin’ is a fantastic all-rounder. It is ideal for a mixed border where its soft colouring blends beautifully with other plants. Its strong, healthy growth makes it a great choice for creating a hedge or a stunning specimen plant. The beautiful, classic blooms also make it a perfect rose for cutting and bringing indoors for a charming floral display.
