The Queen of Sweden is a highly regarded David Austin English Shrub Rose (introduced 2004) known for its exceptionally charming, soft pink, cupped blooms and upright, bushy growth. It is celebrated for its repeat flowering, disease resistance, and suitability for narrow spaces, growing roughly ( tall).
Key Characteristics:
- Blooms: The flowers start as small apricot-pink buds, opening into shallow, cup-shaped, soft pink, densely petaled blooms (approx. 140 petals).
- Fragrance: A light, soft, classic myrrh scent.
- Habit: Very upright, compact, and healthy, making it ideal for mixed borders, small spaces, or as a hedge.
- Flowering: Highly repeat-flowering (flowering from early summer until autumn).
Growing Conditions & Maintenance:
- Hardiness: Zones 4-11, making it a hardy choice for many climates.
- Sunlight: Thrives in full sun but can tolerate partial shade.
- Soil: Performs best in fertile, well-drained soil.
- Pruning: Should be pruned in late winter or early spring to remove weak wood and maintain its neat shape.
Named to commemorate the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between Sweden and Great Britain in 1654, it is a sturdy shrub that often maintains a very formal, upright look.
