Rosa Queen of Sweden (English Rose)

A very prolific and charming bloomer, David Austin English Rose Queen of Sweden features exceptionally pretty clusters of 3 in. (7 cm), fully double blossoms of the softest glowing apricot-pink, later maturing to pure soft pink. The blooms start as little buds, gradually developing into wide, shallow cups (41 petals) and carrying a delicate myrrh fragrance.

A very prolific and charming bloomer, David Austin English Rose Queen of Sweden features exceptionally pretty clusters of 3 in. (7 cm), fully double blossoms of the softest glowing apricot-pink, later maturing to pure soft pink. The blooms start as little buds, gradually developing into wide, shallow cups (41 petals) and carrying a delicate myrrh fragrance. This medium size rose shrub has a particularly upright habit and bushy growth with a handsome Musk Rose foliage that is exceptionally healthy.

  • Blooming in flushes from late spring until frost, this Rose is an excellent Repeat bloomer.
  • Vigorously growing up to 4 feet tall (120 cm) and 2-3 feet wide (60-90 cm), it makes a good flowering hedge and is an excellent choice for beds and borders. Spectacular when combined with the cool blue colors of salvia, nepeta, or lavender. Excellent cut flowers, the flowers lasting several days in water.
  • Best grown in full sun or partial shade in rich, fertile with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
  • David Austin’s English Roses combine the flower forms and perfume of Old Roses with the color range and repeat-flowering habits of modern roses. As a Rose breeder, David Austin’s achievement is in marrying the romantic “English Rose” look with reliable garden performance, vigorous growth, full bushes, disease resistance, and prolific season-long bloom. Over 200 English Roses have been released since 1961, many of them receiving the highest rewards.

Requirements

Hardiness 5
– 9

Heat Zones 1
– 9

Climate Zones 1, 1A, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
Plant Type Roses, Shrubs
Plant Family Rosa – English Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses
Exposure Full Sun, Partial Sun
Season of Interest Spring (Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall
Height 3'
– 4'
(90cm
– 120cm)
Spread 2'
– 3'
(60cm
– 90cm)
Spacing 24″
– 36″
(60cm
– 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, Hedges and Screens, Wall-Side Borders
Garden Styles City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage