Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth' (Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora Rose)


Botanical Information

FamilyRosaceae
GenusRosa
Cultivar'Queen Elizabeth'
CategoryWoody
TypeShrub (deciduous)
OriginLammerts, 1954.

Details

USDA Hardiness Zone5 - 9
USDA Hardiness Ref.
Canadian Hardiness Zone4a - Requires cool season protection under glass.
Canada Hardiness Ref.
RHS Hardiness ZoneH7 - H3
RHS Hardiness Ref.
Temperature (°C)(-26) - (-1)
Temperature (°F)(-15) - 30
Height10-15 cm
Spread5-7 cm
Flowering PeriodMay, June, July, August

Description and Growing Information

General DescriptionOne of the most famous roses from the twentieth century. Flowers are held high on long stems making an excellent flower for a background border.
CultivationMedium moisture, slightly acidic well-drained soil in garden loams with full sun.
PestsInsect problems include aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers and spider mites.
Notable SpecimensNiagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada.
HabitatHorticultural origin.
Leaf DescriptionMedium to dark green foliage.
Flower DescriptionMild fragrance, silver-pink bloom.

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