Nursery.ca | English rose 'Scepter'd Isle'

Latin name

Rosa 'Scepter'd Isle'

Common name

English Rose 'Scepter'd Isle'

Type

Flowering shrub

Family

Rosaceae

Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’, commonly known as the ‘Scepter’d Isle’ English rose, is a refined David Austin variety cherished for its delicate elegance and strong fragrance. Its flexible, harmonious bushy habit produces large, double, cup-shaped flowers, a very pale, almost pearly pink, lightening to white at the edges while retaining a slightly deeper heart. Highly fragrant, they diffuse a rich and enchanting myrrh scent with sweet notes, perceptible from several feet away. Free-flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose brings softness and luminosity to borders, flowerbeds, or low hedges. Its medium-green glossy foliage highlights the delicate petals. Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’ attracts pollinating insects and lends romanticism and distinction to landscape designs.

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

Blooming period

June to September

Flower color

Light pink

Fruiting

Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept

Foliage color

Green

Foliage type

Obsolete

Shape

Rounded bush

Height

4 ft (1.2 m)

Width

90 cm (3 feet)

Growth rate

Average

Pets

Pollinators

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.