The 3-gallon Queen Elizabeth Rose is an ever-blooming plant that produces large silver-pink double blooms in clusters. Grown in various zones, it's a vigorous plant that adds beauty to any garden.
Queen Elizabeth Rose (Rosa)
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The Queen Elizabeth Rose (Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth') is a pink Grandiflora rose cultivar, bred by rose grower Dr. Walter Lammerts in the United States in 1954. The rose variety is very popular worldwide and has won numerous awards, including "World's Favorite Rose", (1979).
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The Queen Elizabeth Rose is a tall, narrow upright shrub, 5 to 10 ft (150‚¬€œ305 cm) in height with a 3 to 4 ft (90‚¬€œ182 cm) spread. Blooms have an average diameter of 4 to 5 in (10‚¬€œ12 cm) with large, full petals (26 to 40). Flowers are pale pink and darker pink on petal backs. Flowers come in large, open clusters of 3‚¬€œ15, and have a moderate, sweet fragrance. The flowers have a high-centered to cupped bloom form. Buds are pointed. The leaves are large, leathery, and dark green with rounded leaflets. The plant's sturdy, upright stems make it a popular cutting rose.
The Queen Elizabeth Rose is a relatively easy-care rose. It prefers full sun to partial shade and well-drained soil. Water regularly, especially during the first growing season. Fertilize once a year in the spring with a balanced fertilizer. Deadhead spent flowers to prolong blooming.
The Queen Elizabeth Rose is a versatile plant that can be used in a variety of garden settings. It is a great choice for beds, borders, flowering hedges, or containers. It is also a popular choice for cut flowers.
Here are some additional tips for caring for the Queen Elizabeth Rose:
- Protect the plant from strong winds, which can damage the delicate flowers.
- Mulch around the plant to help retain moisture and keep the roots cool.
- Inspect the plant regularly for pests and diseases. If you find any problems, treat them immediately.
With proper care, the Queen Elizabeth Rose will thrive for many years and provide you with beautiful blooms all season long.
Sources
info- wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_'Queen_Elizabeth'wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosa_%27Queen_Elizabeth%27#:~:text=Rosa%20'Queen%20Elizabeth'%20is%20a,Rose%22%2C%20(1979).
Note: The plant is shipped in its pot, firmly secured with several layers of clear tape, thereby avoiding any shuffling and moving during transit. The plant reaches you with minimal damage- very safe and secure. We have been shipping plants like this for several years (plant are sometimes shipped in smaller pots for safety and ease of shipping). Most plants go dormant in fall and winter and will lose most of their leaves - looking dead and dry - very normal. They will flush out in spring.
We cannot send ship some plants and some sizes to California due to restrictions placed by department of agriculture.
