AUSencart
Orange or Orange-Red Shrub: AUSencart (Exhibition name: Benjamin Britten)
Series: English Rose Collection
Introduction:
- Introduced by: David Austin Roses Limited (UK) in 2001 as 'Benjamin Britten.'
Description:
- Color: Orange or orange-red.
- Fragrance: Strong, fruity.
- Petal Count: 41 petals.
- Bloom Form: Medium, very full (41+ petals), in small clusters, cupped, rosette.
- Average Diameter: 2.25 inches.
- Blooming: Flushes throughout the season.
Plant Characteristics:
- Size: Medium.
- Foliage: Medium, semi-glossy, dark green.
Dimensions:
- Height: 47" (120cm).
Climate:
- Hardiness Zones: USDA zone 6b through 9b (default).
- Usage: Cut flower, garden, or shrub.
- Blooming Note: Blooms may ball in wet weather.
- Care Tips:
- Pruning: Remove spent blooms to encourage re-bloom.
- Spring Pruning: Remove old canes and dead or diseased wood; cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by about one-third. In colder areas, a slightly more extensive pruning may be required.
Introducing the AUSencart, celebrated under the exhibition name 'Benjamin Britten,' this remarkable shrub from the English Rose Collection is a true spectacle in shades of orange or orange-red. With its strong, fruity fragrance, this shrub produces medium-sized blooms with a rosette form, showcasing over 41 petals in small clusters. The average diameter of 2.25 inches adds to the charm of this vibrant beauty, which blooms in flushes throughout the season. Standing at a medium height of 47 inches, the AUSencart features medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage, creating a stunning contrast.
Thriving in USDA zones 6b through 9b, 'Benjamin Britten' is a versatile addition to your garden, serving as a cut flower, a garden centerpiece, or a shrub. While its blooms are a delight, be mindful of wet weather conditions as they may cause the blooms to ball. Follow our care tips, including the removal of spent blooms, to encourage re-blooming and maintain the health and beauty of this exceptional shrub. Embrace the vivid hues and delightful fragrance of the AUSencart, a true masterpiece in the world of roses.