Botanical profile
English rose 'Lady of Shalott'
Latin name
Rosa 'Lady of Shalott'
Common name
English Rose ‘Lady of Shalott’
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae
The Rosa 'Lady of Shalott', an English rose created by David Austin, is distinguished by its double, cup-shaped flowers of a remarkable coppery hue, harmoniously blending apricot orange and salmon pink shades on the reverse of the petals. This vigorous shrub rose has a flexible, slightly flared bushy habit, and can also be trained as a small climber to structure a space. Its repeat flowering, abundant from early summer until the first frosts, diffuses a rich fragrance with notes of tea, apple, and spices. Its medium green, glossy, and healthy foliage highlights the warmth of its flowers while ensuring good disease resistance. Very floriferous and easy to cultivate, it attracts pollinators and brings energy and refinement to the garden.
Plant information
Plant
identification
identification
Common nameEnglish Rose ‘Lady of Shalott’
Latin nameRosa 'Lady of Shalott'
FamilyRosaceae
TypeFlowering shrub
Plant
description
description
The Rosa 'Lady of Shalott', an English rose created by David Austin, is distinguished by its double, cup-shaped flowers of a remarkable coppery hue, harmoniously blending apricot orange and salmon pink shades on the reverse of the petals. This vigorous shrub rose has a flexible, slightly flared bushy habit, and can also be trained as a small climber to structure a space. Its repeat flowering, abundant from early summer until the first frosts, diffuses a rich fragrance with notes of tea, apple, and spices. Its medium green, glossy, and healthy foliage highlights the warmth of its flowers while ensuring good disease resistance. Very floriferous and easy to cultivate, it attracts pollinators and brings energy and refinement to the garden.
Soil
and care
and care
ExposureFull sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
Soil
Rich, well-drained soil
Watering
Water regularly, especially during the first year. Then, water during periods of heat or drought.
Fertilization
Fertilize in spring with a rose or flowering plant fertilizer. Repeat every 4 to 6 weeks until mid-August. Do not fertilize after this time to allow the plant to fully enter dormancy.
Appearance,
season
and garden
season
and garden
Bloom period
June to September
Flower colorCopper orange
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Bushy, flexible to slightly climbing
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
and facts
Height4 ft (1.2 m)
Spread1 m (3.5 ft)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-30°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Safe for pets
Pets
Attracts or supports pollinating insects
Pollinators
Plants that attract butterflies
Butterflies
