Lichfield Angel Rose Rosa Lichfield Angel = 'Ausrelate' (PBR) (S)

👤 Non-toxic to humans

🐾 Non-toxic to pets

🌸 Blooming

🍪 Not edible

‍🌱 Hard-care

ABOUT

The rose variety known as Lichfield Angel displays an exquisite blush of creamy apricot-hued blooms that often present as a soft peach or apricot in color. This variety is characterized by its charming cup-shaped flowers that gradually open to form a rosette shape with numerous petals arranged in a beautifully symmetrical manner. The petals are noted for their delicate appearance and may show hints of pale pink at the edges as they mature, giving the blooms a subtle, multi-tonal effect. This rose is appreciated for its dense foliage, where the leaves are lush and green, providing a striking backdrop to the romantic flowers. The overall presentation of the Lichfield Angel rose is one of pure elegance and classic beauty, reminiscent of traditional English roses with a soft, pleasing color palette and a graceful form.

Plant Info

Care

Common Problems

About this plant

Names
- Synonyms
  Lichfield Angel Rose, David Austin Rose.
- Common names
  Rosa 'Ausrelate'
Characteristics
- Life cycle
  Perennials
- Foliage type
  Deciduous
- Color of leaves
  Green
- Flower color
  Cream
- Height
  4 feet (1.22 meters)
- Spread
  3 feet (0.91 meters)
- Plant type
  Shrub
- Hardiness zones
  5
- Native area
  Cultivar

Benefits

General Benefits
- Attractive Blooms: It produces beautiful, cupped blooms in a soft apricot color which are visually appealing and can enhance the beauty of any garden.
- Repeat Flowering: This variety is capable of multiple flowering episodes throughout the growing season, offering continuous color and interest in the landscape.
- Fragrance: The flowers emanate a pleasant and subtle fragrance that adds an additional sensory experience to the garden.
- Disease Resistance: Bred for enhanced resistance to common rose diseases, this cultivar may require less maintenance and care regarding disease control.
- Good for Cut Flowers: The sturdy stems and attractive blooms make it an excellent choice for creating floral arrangements and bouquets for indoor enjoyment.
- Hardiness: The rose is bred to be hardy in a variety of climates, making it accessible to a wide range of gardeners with differing regional conditions.
- Attracts Pollinators: As a flowering plant, it serves as a source of food for pollinators such as bees and butterflies, thereby supporting local ecosystems.
- Compact Growth: With a controlled growth habit, it is well-suited for small gardens or as part of mixed borders without overwhelming the space.
Medical Properties
This plant is not used for medical purposes.
Air-purifying Qualities
This plant is not specifically known for air purifying qualities.
Other Uses
- Art and Illustration: Rose petals and blooms can be used as subjects or models in art, providing a classic and elegant motif for painters and illustrators.
- Natural Dyes: The petals of the rose can be used to create natural dyes for fabrics, offering a range of colors from pale pink to a richer hue based on concentration and processing.
- Floral Water: Rose petals can be distilled to create rose water, which is not only used in culinary dishes but also as a natural fragrance for linens and clothing.
- Photography: Roses serve as an excellent subject for photography, enabling hobbyists and professionals to capture their delicate beauty and practice macro photography techniques.
- Wedding Confetti: Dried petals of this rose can be used as biodegradable confetti at weddings, providing an environmentally friendly alternative to paper or plastic confetti.
- Scented Sachets: Dried rose petals can fill handmade sachets, offering a soft, natural fragrance for drawers and closets.
- Garden Design: Rose bushes are an essential element in garden design, often used for creating borders, hedges, or focal points in landscape architecture.
- Edible Decorations: Fresh rose petals can be crystallized with sugar and used as edible decorations on cakes and desserts.
- Literary Inspiration: The symbolic nature of roses often provides inspiration for writers and poets, becoming powerful metaphors and motifs in literature.
- Flower Arranging: Roses are a staple in floristry, not only for their aesthetic appeal but also for their structural use in creating balanced and eye-catching floral arrangements.

Interesting Facts

Feng Shui
The rose is associated with attracting love and creating a calming atmosphere in Feng Shui. To use the rose in Feng Shui, you can plant Lichfield Angel roses in the southwest area of your garden to enhance relationships and love, or in the living area to promote a peaceful and harmonious environment.
Zodiac Sign Compitability
The rose is not used in astrology practice.
Plant Symbolism
- Love: As with many roses, the Lichfield Angel rose symbolizes love and affection. The beauty of its blossoms is often associated with deep, romantic feelings.
- Beauty: The elegant appearance of this rose, with its creamy and delicate blooms, represents physical and inner beauty.
- Divinity: Named after an angel, it can signify purity, spirituality, and a connection to the divine.
- Innocence: The Lichfield Angel rose's soft color palette may convey innocence and purity of thought.
- Mystery: Roses are traditionally linked with secrecy; the Lichfield Angel rose's unique charm might suggest an air of enigma.

💧

Every 1-2 weeks

Water

☀️

2500 - 10000 Lux

Light

💦️

Humidity

🪴

Every 2-3 years

Repotting

🌱️

Early Spring

Propogation

✂️️

As needed

Pruning

Water
Lichfield Angel roses should be watered deeply once a week, providing about one to two gallons of water per plant. During hot and dry spells, increase the frequency to every three to four days, ensuring the soil is moist but not waterlogged. Use a soaker hose or drip irrigation system to direct water to the base and avoid wetting the foliage, which can lead to fungal diseases. Adjust the watering schedule based on rainfall and check the soil moisture regularly—water only when the top inch of soil is dry to the touch.
Light
Lichfield Angel roses thrive in full sunlight, requiring at least 6 to 8 hours of direct sun daily for optimal growth and flower production. Plant them in a spot that receives morning sunlight and is sheltered from the intense late afternoon sun, if possible, to protect the blooms from fading. Avoid overly shaded areas as they can lead to poor blooming and increase susceptibility to pests and diseases.
Temperature
Lichfield Angel roses perform best in temperatures between 65 and 75 degrees Fahrenheit. They can survive minimum temperatures down to around 20 degrees Fahrenheit, but prolonged exposure to cold can damage the plant. Ensure proper winter protection if temperatures are expected to fall below this range. Roses can tolerate high summer temperatures if they are well-watered and mulched.
Pruning
Prune Lichfield Angel roses in the early spring to remove dead or damaged wood and to shape the plant. Deadhead spent blooms throughout the growing season to encourage more flowers. Every two to three years, perform a more substantial pruning to rejuvenate the plant by removing older canes. The best time for heavy pruning is when the plant is dormant, in late winter or early spring before new growth starts.
Cleaning
As needed
Soil
The Lichfield Angel Rose requires well-draining loam with organic matter like compost mixed in. The ideal soil pH should be between 6.0 to 6.5. Ensure that the soil mix allows for proper aeration and drainage to prevent root rot.
Repotting
The Lichfield Angel Rose, being a garden rose, doesn't typically require repotting as it's usually planted directly in the ground. If grown in a container, repot every 2-3 years to refresh the soil and provide space for growth.
Humidity & Misting
The Lichfield Angel Rose thrives in average outdoor humidity levels. While it can accommodate a range of humidity conditions, it is important to maintain good air circulation around the foliage to prevent disease.
Suitable locations
- Indoor
  Provide bright light, well-draining soil, and ample air circulation.
- Outdoor
  Plant in full sun, fertile soil, ensure adequate water and air flow.
- Hardiness zone
  5-9 USDA
Life cycle
The Lichfield Angel Rose begins its life as a dormant bare-root plant or potted specimen. It enters a vegetative stage where it grows stems, leaves, and roots after being planted in well-drained soil with good sun exposure. The plant flowers from late spring to fall, producing creamy, cup-shaped blossoms with a subtle fragrance. After pollination, some roses may develop hips (seed pods), though many modern cultivars like the Lichfield Angel Rose are bred more for repeat flowering than hip production. Throughout its growing season, the plant will go through cycles of blooming, followed by pruning to encourage new growth and further blossoms. During winter, the rose enters a period of dormancy, conserving energy for the next growing season.
Propogation
- Propogation time
  Early Spring
- Propogation: The Rosa 'Lichfield Angel', commonly known as English Rose, is most popularly propagated through semi-hardwood cuttings. The optimal time for taking cuttings is during the summer months when the plant's growth is vigorous. To propagate, a cutting approximately 6 to 8 inches long (15-20 cm) with several leaf nodes is taken from a healthy, disease-free shoot. The lower leaves are removed, and the cut end is dipped in rooting hormone to encourage root development. The cutting is then planted in a mixture of perlite and peat moss, ensuring high humidity and consistent moisture while avoiding waterlogged conditions. The cuttings are typically rooted in six to eight weeks, at which point they can begin the process of hardening off before being transplanted into the garden.