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Rosa
'Queen Elizabeth'
Queen Elizabeth Grandiflora Rose
Origin: Lammerts, 1954.
| Family |
| Rosaceae |
| Genus |
| Rosa |
| Cultivar |
| 'Queen Elizabeth' |
| Category |
| Woody |
| Type |
| Shrub (deciduous) |
| USDA Hardiness Zone |
| 5 - 9 |
| Canadian Hardiness Zone |
| 4a - Requires cool season protection under glass. |
| RHS Hardiness Zone |
| H7 - H3 |
| Temperature (°C) |
| (-26) - (-1) |
| Temperature (°F) |
| (-15) - 30 |
| Height |
| 10-15 cm |
| Spread |
| 5-7 cm |
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Description and Growing Information
Flowering Period
| General Description |
| One of the most famous roses from the twentieth century. Flowers are held high on long stems making an excellent flower for a background border. |
| Cultivation |
| Medium moisture, slightly acidic well-drained soil in garden loams with full sun. |
| Pests |
| Insect problems include aphids, beetles, borers, scale, thrips, rose midges, leafhoppers and spider mites. |
| Habitat |
| Horticultural origin. |
| Leaf Description |
| Medium to dark green foliage. |
| Flower Description |
| Mild fragrance, silver-pink bloom. |
| Notable Specimens |
| Niagara Parks Botanical Gardens, Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. |
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