‘My Favorite Roses’ Series | Rose ‘Pat Austin’ | Ms. Louise Myrvik
‘MY FAVORITE ROSES’ SERIES | ROSE ‘PAT AUSTIN’ DAVID AUSTIN 1995
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‘MY FAVORITE ROSES’ SERIES | MS. LOUISE MYRVIK
- Country: Tampa, Florida, USA
- Hardiness zone: between 9b and 10
- Aspect (e.g., South-facing garden): Southern exposure
- Number of hours of direct sunlight in the summer: N/A
- Number of hours of direct sunlight in the winter: N/A
- Spray or not: Yes
- Name of the rose(s): Rose Pat Austin
- Breeder: David Austin 1995
“I live in Tampa, Florida which fluctuates between 9b and 10. Moved here to be near my grandson and left a wonderful garden and four seasons in Tennessee.
Because I rent and the soil here is sandy as all get out, I plant in large containers. So far about 25 roses most of which are David Austin’s. But Pat Austin is amazing. She is planted on a large terra-cotta pot facing a southern exposure. If anyone knows what that means in Florida, it’s a challenge. It’s very warm (sometimes hot) and humid with plenty of afternoon thunderstorms. This rose just keeps blooming and growing.
I do make sure all my roses are watered daily and use organic compost as a top layer. I make a nice soil mix which includes bone meal, alfalfa, worm castings, and Espoma rose food. Black spot has not been a real issue compared to my hybrid teas I have. I do spray at night.
The orangish bloom is Pat Austin paired with Spirit of Freedom and an unopened Munstead Woods”.
Photo credit: Ms. Louise Myrvik
Pat Austin has the most intense apricot-orange color that does not fade quickly.She tolerates rain (Ireland)and is one of my DA favorite.Strong frangrance and quite resilient to strong winds I planted her south facing and in a windy area.She blooms floriferously.But she gets so much black spot and defoliates.Even though she has very little leaves left due to the fungus she still continues to bloom a lot.She requires spraying.But because of her beauty she is worth keeping.
Dear Cherrie,
That sounds fantastic. In particular, as one of the earlier introductions, Pat Austin must be a great rose. Thank you for sharing with us your rose experience.
Best wishes,
The Right Roses
I am delighted to find Right Rose series homepage i do follow your reviews.I have about 35 DA’s variety in my garden .I started in 2014.I added another 9 with great help from your reviews.Again…to Right Rose thank you so much!
Dear Cherrie,
You are most welcome! Please share with us your own rose experiences, which are highly important to millions of gardeners worldwide.
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