Description

David Austin Rose ‘Olivia Rose Austin®’

‘Olivia Rose Austin®’ produces beautifully cupped pink rosettes with a gentle fruity fragrance. It begins flowering exceptionally early and continues in repeat flushes into autumn. Its balanced growth and dark green foliage make it an attractive choice for borders, fragrant hedges and large containers.

🌼 At a Glance

• Type: David Austin English shrub rose.
• Growth: Bushy, well-balanced shrub.
• Height: Approximately 110 cm when established and regularly pruned.
• Width: Approximately 110 cm.
• Flower Colour: Mid pink, with an even colouring throughout the bloom.
• Flower Form: Large, full, cupped rosettes.
• Fragrance: Light to medium, fruity scent.
• Flowering: Starts exceptionally early, followed by repeat flushes into autumn.
• Foliage: Dark green, providing a beautiful contrast to the pink flowers.
• Health: Noted by the breeder for its excellent overall health.
• Ideal For: Mixed borders, rose beds, flowering hedges, large containers and cut flowers.

🇲🇹 Growing Tips for Malta

• Position: Suitable for sun or partial shade. Morning sun with light afternoon shade is a good option during Malta’s hot summers.
• Soil: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Watering: Water deeply at the base, giving extra attention during hot, dry weather and when growing in containers.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture and keep roots cooler, leaving space around the stems.
• Feeding: Use a suitable rose fertiliser during active growth, following the product instructions.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain a balanced shape. Remove dead or weak growth and spent flowers to encourage further blooms.