Botanical profile

English rose 'Tranquility'

Latin name
Rosa 'Tranquility'
Common name
English Rose 'Tranquility'
Type
Flowering shrub
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Tranquility', commonly known as 'Tranquility' English rose, is an elegant David Austin creation cherished for its romantic bloom and refined fragrance. Its rounded and harmonious bushy habit bears superb double rosette flowers, pure white with a slight ivory tint upon opening, forming perfectly regular cups. Highly fragrant, they diffuse a fresh and fruity scent with notes of apple and lemon, perceptible near patios and walkways. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose offers a luminous presence in beds, borders, or low hedges. Its lustrous medium green foliage enhances the purity of the flowers. Rosa 'Tranquility' attracts pollinators and brings serenity and sophistication to landscapes.

Plant information
Plant
identification
Common nameEnglish Rose 'Tranquility'
Latin nameRosa 'Tranquility'
FamilyRosaceae
TypeFlowering shrub
Plant
description

Rosa 'Tranquility', commonly known as 'Tranquility' English rose, is an elegant David Austin creation cherished for its romantic bloom and refined fragrance. Its rounded and harmonious bushy habit bears superb double rosette flowers, pure white with a slight ivory tint upon opening, forming perfectly regular cups. Highly fragrant, they diffuse a fresh and fruity scent with notes of apple and lemon, perceptible near patios and walkways. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose offers a luminous presence in beds, borders, or low hedges. Its lustrous medium green foliage enhances the purity of the flowers. Rosa 'Tranquility' attracts pollinators and brings serenity and sophistication to landscapes.

Soil
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
Bloom period
June to September
Flower colorPure white
Foliage colorGreen
Habit / shape
Rounded bush
Fruiting
Small red rose hips at the end of the season if faded flowers are kept
Wildlife appealTRUE
Size
and facts
Height4 ft (1.2 m)
Spread90 cm (3 feet)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-30°C
Foliage typeObsolete
ButterfliesAttracts butterflies
PollinatorsSupports pollinators
PetsPet friendly
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Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies