Olivia Rose Austin 3 Gallon is an English shrub rose bred by David Austin, producing beautifully cupped, mid-pink rosettes with a light to medium fruity fragrance. The blooms appear very early in the season and repeat in flushes until late fall. It forms a healthy, well-balanced shrub with dark green foliage that showcases the flowers elegantly. This variety performs well in gardens and containers and is known for strong overall vigor and disease resistance.
- Height: 90–120 cm (36–48 in)
- Spread: 90–105 cm (36–42 in)
- Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
- Water: Moderate; deep watering weekly
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost
- Fertilizer: Feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth with balanced rose fertilizer
- Blooming: Repeat flowering from early summer to frost
- Hardiness: Zone 5; requires heavy winter protection in Regina (deep mulch, soil mounding, or protected overwintering)
- Maintenance: Prune in early spring; deadhead to encourage continuous bloom
- Spacing: 90–100 cm (36–40 in) apart