'AUSport' Rose

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'AUSport' rose Description

My HMF:

Photo courtesy of diceket69

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

HMF Ratings:

40 favorite votes.
Average rating: GOOD+.

ARS:

Mauve or mauve blend Shrub.
Registration name: AUSport

Origin:

Bred by David C. H. Austin (1926-2018) (United Kingdom, 1982).

Class:

Shrub. (Series: English Rose Collection)

Bloom:

Mauve or purple blend. Strong fragrance. Occasional repeat later in the season.

Habit:

Height: up to 39" (up to 100cm). Width: up to 30" (up to 75cm).

Growing:

USDA zone 5b through 10b.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

Notes:

Some question about parentage (see References).
'Wise Portia' has been seen to be distributed as 'Fragrant Old Purple' by some garden centers.