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.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Full sun or at least 6 hours of direct sun per day.
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.
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Copper orange
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy, flexible to slightly climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
1 m (3.5 ft)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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