Rosa Queen o the Lakes (Hybrid Tea Rose)
Strongly fragrant, Rosa ‘Queen o’ the Lakes’ is a hardy Hybrid Tea rose with large, 5 in. across (12 cm), double (26-40 petals), high-centered, velvety dark-red flowers. Free-flowering, the exquisite flowers are borne on long stems, making them perfect for cutting.
Strongly fragrant, Rosa 'Queen o' the Lakes' is a hardy Hybrid Tea rose with large, 5 in. across (12 cm), double (26-40 petals), high-centered, velvety dark-red flowers. Free-flowering, the exquisite flowers are borne on long stems, making them perfect for cutting. The deep green, glossiness of the leaves is a perfect background for the large blossoms. Blooming in flushes from spring to fall, this bushy, upright shrub is ideal for sunny beds, borders or containers.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 5 – 9 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 5 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1, H2 |
| Plant Type | Roses |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Hybrid Tea Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| 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, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Beds and Borders, Patio and Containers |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Cutting Garden, Informal and Cottage, Traditional Garden |