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.

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
Pure white
Fruiting
Small red rose hips at the end of the season if faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded bush
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
90 cm (3 feet)
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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