David Austin Rose Queen Of Sweden

David Austin Rose ‘Queen of Sweden’

Plant Fact File:

• Plant Type: Shrub Rose
• Cultivar: ‘Queen of Sweden’
• Container Size: 3L
• Height: 20cm (from soil level to the top of the plant)
• Established Height: Approximately 1.2m
• Flower Color: Soft apricot-pink
• Flower Form: Fully double
• Fragrance: Strong, myrrh fragrance with hints of hawthorn and elderflower
• Bloom Time: Summer to fall
• Growth Habit: Upright, bushy
• Aspect: Full sun to partial shade
• Soil Type: Well-draining, fertile soil
• Hardiness: USDA zones 5-9

Description:

The David Austin Rose ‘Queen of Sweden’ is a charming shrub rose celebrated for its exquisite soft apricot-pink blooms and strong, myrrh fragrance with hints of hawthorn and elderflower. This cultivar comes in a 3L container, with a height of approximately 20cm from soil level to the top of the plant and an established height of around 1.2m. With its upright, bushy growth habit, ‘Queen of Sweden’ adds elegance and romance to any garden setting.

Key Features:

• Soft Apricot-Pink Blooms: ‘Queen of Sweden’ produces beautiful, fully double blooms in a delicate shade of soft apricot-pink. The graceful flowers exude a sense of tranquility and sophistication, creating a serene ambiance in the garden.
• Fragrance: The flowers emit a strong, myrrh fragrance with enchanting hints of hawthorn and elderflower, filling the air with their sweet and captivating scent. ‘Queen of Sweden’ is cherished for its exceptional fragrance, which adds to the sensory allure of the garden.
• Upright Growth Habit: With its upright and bushy growth habit, ‘Queen of Sweden’ makes a lovely focal point in borders or can be planted as a standalone specimen. It also thrives in containers, bringing beauty and fragrance to patios and balconies.
• Hardy and Easy to Grow: ‘Queen of Sweden’ is hardy in USDA zones 5-9 and is relatively low-maintenance. It prefers well-draining, fertile soil and thrives in full sun to partial shade.

Planting Tips:

1. Choose a sunny to partially shaded location with well-draining soil.
2. Dig a hole slightly larger than the pot size and loosen the soil at the bottom.
3. Carefully remove the plant from its container and gently tease out the roots.
4. Place the plant in the center of the hole and backfill with soil, firming it gently around the roots.
5. Water thoroughly after planting and maintain consistent moisture during the growing season.
6. Mulch around the base of the plant to conserve moisture and suppress weeds.
7. Prune lightly in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage new growth.