Elizabeth® (Ausmajesty) is an exceptional English shrub rose bred by David Austin which exudes true majesty and grace. With clusters of large, crisp apple blossom pink rosettes, paling to the gentlest blush white, the blooms have a strong, sweet, fresh fragrance with hints of lemon sherbet and Old Rose. It is exceptionally healthy and has a versatile growing habit, forming a shapely and commanding shrub.
Elizabeth is a repeat-flowering rose, that blooms through to winter. It also has good disease-resistance, making it a good choice for even the most challenging growing conditions and is even suitable for exposed and windy sites around the garden.
Elizabeth is an exquisite addition to any garden that can be grown as a specimen shrub, in a mixed border or a large container. It is also a popular choice as a cut flower to enjoy in floral displays around the home.
Introduced in 2022, the David Austin Elizabeth English Shrub Rose was named in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
Plant details
- Breeder: David Austin
- Rose type: Shrub rose
- Flower colour: Pale Pink-Apricot
- Fragrance: Strong, Sweet / Old Rose
- Bloom size: Medium
- Flowering period: June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
- Size: 6-litre pot
Growing conditions
- Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
- Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral
- Hardiness: Fully hardy
Best location
- Aspect: North, East, South or West-facing
- Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade
Expected plant growth
- Plant height (after 3 years): up to 1.4m
- Plant width (after 3 years): up to 1.4m
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
To ensure you get the best floral display, plant your David Austin Elizabeth shrub rose with a sprinkling of Mycorrhizal Fungi to help establish strong roots and encourage good plant health. Regularly deadhead spent blooms during the flowering season, to encourage new buds to form.
(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)