Rosa 'Queen Of Sweden'
(Rose 'Queen of Sweden')

Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Origin - Bred in England
Discovered By - Bred by David Austin Roses
Year of Introduction - 2004
Season of Interest - Spring, Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - 1m
Width - 1m
Location - The Walled Garden

Description: A Shrub rose with an upright, bushy habit. Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to oval leaflets with finely toothed margins. Fully double, Cupped rose flowers open peachy pink and fade to soft pink with age. The Blooms are highly scented and produced in clusters, repeatedly, from early summer into late autumn. Excellent for use as cut flowers.

The correct botanical name is Rosa 'Austiger', 'Queen of Sweden' is a trademark or preferred selling name.

Flower:

Fully double, cupped rose flowers open peachy pink and fade to soft pink with age. The blooms are fragrant and produced in clusters, repeatedly, from June into November.

Flower colour: Pink

Flower shape: Cupped rose flowers in clusters

Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November

Foliage:

Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have ovate to oval leaflets with serrate margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on prickly, upright branches.

Foliage Senescence: Deciduous

Foliage Shape: Pinnate with ovate to oval leaflets

Propagation:

Plant Breeder's Rights (PBR). Unlicensed propagation is prohibited.

Cultivation:

Best in full sun to partial shade in fertile, moisture retentive soil that is well drained.