Data specific to Roses (Edit)
Bloom size: Small: under 2"
Bloom shape: Other: Rosette
Petal count: double: 16-25 petals
Rose bloom color: Apricot and apricot blend
Rebloom: Good
Class: Miniature
Growth Habit: Very short, 6-12 inches, bushy
Fragrance: Mild
Hybridizer & year: Ralph S. Moore, 2001
Optimal growing zones: USDA zone 6 and warmer

General Plant Information (Edit)
Plant Habit: Shrub
Life cycle: Perennial
Sun Requirements: Full Sun
Soil pH Preferences: Moderately acid (5.6 – 6.0)
Slightly acid (6.1 – 6.5)
Neutral (6.6 – 7.3)
Slightly alkaline (7.4 – 7.8)
Plant Height: 6-12 inches
Plant Spread: 8-12 inches
Leaves: Deciduous
Flowers: Showy
Fragrant
Flower Color: Other: Apricot blend
Flower Time: Spring
Summer
Fall
Uses: Cut Flower
Wildlife Attractant: Bees
Propagation: Other methods: Cuttings: Stem
Cuttings: Tip
Containers: Suitable in 3 gallon or larger
Needs repotting every 2 to 3 years
Needs excellent drainage in pots
Miscellaneous: With thorns/spines/prickles/teeth
Parentage: Joycie x String of Pearls

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Alternative cultivar names:
  • 'Baby Austin'
  • 'MORbaby'

Common names
  • Rose

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Location: Coastal WA 9A
Date: 2023-06-21
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 05 2015
Location: La Crescenta, CA
Date: 2017-05-20
Gorgeous little rose!
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: October 14 2015
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 05 2015
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: October 14 2015
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 05 2015
Uploaded by Aerith
Location: Mountains of northern California
Date: July 05 2015
Comments:
  • Posted by RoseBlush1 (Weaverville, California - Zone 8a) on Aug 7, 2015 3:19 AM concerning plant:
    Although 'Baby Austin' is listed in the database as "thorned", the rose has very few thorns and is easy to work with in the garden.

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