Shrubs

English Rose 'Queen of Sweden'

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Hardiness Zone 5

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Family Rosaceae

The English rose Rosa 'Queen of Sweden', bred by David Austin, is an elegant shrub variety recognized for its delicate, soft pink flowers with apricot hues. Its rounded buds open into perfectly formed cups, offering abundant, repeat flowering from early summer until autumn. They emit a light to medium fragrance with subtle and refined myrrh notes. Its naturally upright, dense, and well-structured habit makes it an excellent choice for beds, borders, or low hedge plantings. Its healthy green foliage reinforces its robustness and ease of cultivation. This rose combines grace, regularity, and a soft hue, ideal for harmonious and sophisticated landscaping.

David Austin Rose 'Queen of Sweden'

Soil and care

The rightconditions.

Fertilization Rose fertilizer for spring and summer

Bloom and dimensions

The completeprofile.

Bloom periodSummer
Flower colorPink
Foliage colorGlossy mid-green
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Maximum height1.25 m (4.1 ft)
Maximum width0.90 m (3 ft)
Growth rateModerate
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature-30°C

Its strengths, naturally.

Pet friendly
Safe for pets

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Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

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Butterflies
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