The ‘Sister Elizabeth’ rose (Auspalette) is a compact, repeat-flowering English shrub rose introduced by David Austin Roses in 2006. Named after a Cistercian nun, it features small-to-medium, lilac-pink, double blooms with a strong, old rose and spicy fragrance. It is ideal for borders or containers, reaching about 30″ (75cm) in height.
Key Characteristics and Care
- Color & Form: Lilac pink with a deeper pink center, sometimes with lilac shading. The blooms are highly double, often with over 130 petals, possessing a rosette shape.
- Fragrance: Strong, old rose and spice.
- Size & Habit: Compact, bushy shrub growing 2.5 ft (75 cm) tall and wide.
- Disease Resistance: Generally hardy and healthy.
- Usage: Excellent for small gardens, borders, and pots.
- Reblooming: Flowers in flushes from late spring until late autumn.
- Hardiness: Suitable for USDA Zones 5-11.
It is often described as having blooms that look similar to old Gallica roses.
