Rosa 'The Lady Of The Lake'
(Rose 'The Lady of the Lake')
Family - Rosaceae
Category - Rose
Origin - Bred in England
Discovered By - Bred by David Austin Roses
Year of Introduction - 2014
Season of Interest - Summer, Autumn
Hardiness - H6
Height - up to 4.5m
Width - 2m
Location - The Cloister Garden
Description: A Rambling Rose that is excellent for training against walls or over pergolas. Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have Elliptic to oval leaflets with finely toothed margins. Loosely double flowers open pale apricot-pink and fade to blush pink, nearly white, with age. Each Bloom has a showy central cluster of lemon yellow stamens. The fragrant flowers are produced in clusters, repeatedly, from early summer through late autumn, possibly longer in a favourable year. Excellent for use as cut flowers.
'Lady of the Lake' is the trademark, or preferred selling name, the correct cultivar name is 'Ausherbert'.
Flower:
Semi-double to double, bowl-shaped flowers open pale apricot-pink and fade to nearly white with age. Each bloom has a prominent central cluster of yellow stamens. The fragrant flowers are produced in clusters, repeatedly, from June through November, possibly longer in a warm year.
Flower colour: Pink, white
Flower shape: Semi-double to double, bowl-shaped flowers in clusters
Flowering time: June, July, August, September, October, November
Foliage:
Glossy dark green, pinnate leaves have Elliptic to oval leaflets with serrated margins. The new growth emerges red in spring. The leaves are Alternately arranged on long, prickly stems.
Foliage Senescence: Deciduous
Foliage Shape: Pinnate with elliptic 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.