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'Pat Austin ™' rose Reviews & Comments
Discussion id : 104-297
most recent 11 AUG 17 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 11 AUG 17 by StrawChicago Alkaline clay 5a
As own-root my 1st Pat Austin's blooms fried badly in full-sun, but my 2nd own-root-plant does well in 4 hours of sun for the past 7 years. This rose is a water-hog and best in few hours of morning sun. For comparison of this vs. other OWN-ROOT orange roses, see below link:

https://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/l.php?l=3.23414&tab=32
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Discussion id : 13-437
most recent 9 JUN 17 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 24 JUL 06 by MarianWil
I'm new to growing roses and just received a Pat Austin as a gift. Does it bloom on both new and old growth? I live on the East Coast and would like to know when and how to prune it. Thank you.
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Reply #1 of 3 posted 25 JUL 06 by Kim Rupert
Pat Austin is a modern shrub rose which does bloom on old and new wood. It's pretty much like a floppier Hybrid Tea, or shorter climber. In Southern California, it grows like a pillar rose, a shorter climber. You may prune it harder to keep it more bushy, or you may train it like a climber, shortening the laterals it produces as you would any other climber. Usually, here, the larger you allow it to grow, the more bloom you will have.
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Reply #3 of 3 posted 9 JUN 17 by mamabotanica
Excellent help! I recently planted a Pat Austin in a spot best for a tall narrow rose so I'll head her in that direction.
Thanks!
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Reply #2 of 3 posted 25 JUL 06 by Wendy C

Pat Austin is a delightful shrub. It stays rather small for me. 2.5' x 2'.  You can prune it the same you would a Floribunda. Take the spray stem to the next sound leaf set when it is spent.  My Pat Austin is blooming in triple digit heat. The blooms are small, but that it's blooming in this heat is amazing.


Hope you enjoy your Pat Austin

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Discussion id : 96-685
most recent 6 JAN 17 SHOW ALL
 
Initial post 3 JAN 17 by Jay-Jay
Look-a-like of Soleil d'Or it's ancestor (several times used in Pat Austin's ancestry).
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Reply #1 of 3 posted 6 JAN 17 by HMF Admin
Thank you Jay-Jay. Your emails to alert us when there is a problem are much appreciated. We still have a few issues to work out but most of HMF is back now.

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Reply #2 of 3 posted 6 JAN 17 by Jay-Jay
You're welcome.... So the "Continue" button works correctly again, I notice now.
PS: and the changes in a comment are immediately seen. One doesn't have to refresh the page any-more.
Great!
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Reply #3 of 3 posted 6 JAN 17 by Jay-Jay
It seems to work properly right now.
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Discussion id : 93-299
most recent 10 JUN 16 HIDE POSTS
 
Initial post 9 JUN 16 by StrawChicago Alkaline clay 5a
My neighbor visited my garden and went nuts over Pat among the many varieties I grow. Pat really brighten up a shady spot, and water-hogs like Pat is best as own-root. The scent is wonderful in alkaline clay, smells like ripe nectarine and mango. I really like Pat Austin winter hardiness and healthy, glossy, plus shade-tolerance, that I bought a 2nd one from Roses Unlimited $10 per own-root summer sale, started 1st week of June. Their new website is https://rosesunlimitedsc.com/
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Reply #1 of 2 posted 10 JUN 16 by Nastarana
Hi, Straw. I am glad Pat is good in your yard. I sped mine, in CA, because I could not stand the fast fade from orange to pink. Maybe the colors are better in a cooler climate and a higher latitude. I agree the bush and foliage are very healthy.
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Reply #2 of 2 posted 10 JUN 16 by StrawChicago Alkaline clay 5a
Nastarana: Pat is stable orange for me. I have alkaline clay, so less phosphorus is available. Phosphorus shifts bloom-color to the red/pink zone. My Pat never get pink, even in 90 degree heat. Another way to push phosphorus down is to give potassium fertilizer, as in sulfate of potash. Potassium also shift bloom to the blue-zone. My soil is high in magnesium, which helps roses to retain yellow and orange shade. My Carding Mill is always orange, same with my Versigny.
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