Rosa Queen Elizabeth (Grandiflora Rose)
An old time favorite, Rosa Queen Elizabeth is an exquisite Grandiflora rose with large, 4 in. across (10 cm), full, high-centered to cupped, silver-pink flowers (38-40 petals). Borne mostly solitary or in long-stemmed clusters, the regal blossoms emit a moderate tea fragrance and bloom in flushes from spring to fall.
An old time favorite, Rosa Queen Elizabeth is an exquisite Grandiflora rose with large, 4 in. across (10 cm), full, high-centered to cupped, silver-pink flowers (38-40 petals). Borne mostly solitary or in long-stemmed clusters, the regal blossoms emit a moderate tea fragrance and bloom in flushes from spring to fall. A tall, vigorous, bushy, almost thornless shrub with large, glossy, deep green leaves which provide a glorious backdrop for its summer-long floral display. Reliable, hardy and disease resistant, this lovely rose has won 5 prestigious awards. A rose fit for a queen. Perfect for the back of the border or as a flowering hedge.
- 1955 All-America Rose Selection – the most prestigious rose award in the USA. This rose was inducted into the Rose Hall of Fame in 1979.
- Grows up to 4-6 ft. tall (120-180 cm) and 2-3 ft. wide (60-90 cm).
- An excellent choice for beds, borders, flowering hedges, or containers. Stunning when mass-planted. Excellent cut flowers.
- Best grown in full sun, in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
- Excellent disease resistance.
- Propagate by hardwood cuttings in autumn or by chip budding in summer.
- Bred by Dr. Walter E. Lammerts (United States, before 1951).
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Grandiflora Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 4' – 6' (120cm – 180cm) |
| Spread | 2' – 3' (60cm – 90cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ (90cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |