David Austin Queen Of Sweden® English Shrub Rose (6-Litre Pot)

David Austin Queen Of Sweden® (Austiger) is an elegant upright rose with cup-shaped, perfectly formed soft pink flowers, with a medium Myrrh fragrance. The buds on this exquisite rose open in soft apricot pink hues and gradually mature to soft pink, to create a wonderful mix of colours.

As a repeat flowering rose, Queen of Sweden will bloom in flushes from late spring through to early winter, with each flush lasting for up to four weeks for a long-lasting floral display.

Plant David Austin Queen of Sweden in a mixed border alongside other flowers, or create a striking display with a mix of other roses. It is also a wonderful choice for creating a fragrant rose hedge to add structure and zoning to garden designs. With its wonderful blooms and delightful fragrance, this rose is excellent as a cut flower to enjoy around the home.

This English shrub rose was bred by David Austin® and introduced in 2004. It was named to commemorate the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between Sweden and Great Britain.

Plant details

• Breeder: David Austin
• Rose type: Shrub Rose
• Colour: Light Pink
• Fragrance: Medium Myrrh
• Bloom size: Medium
• Flowering period:  June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
• Pot size: 6-Litre

Growing conditions

• Soil moisture: Moist but well drained
• Soil pH: Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)
• Hardiness: Fully hardy

Best location

• Aspect: North, East, South or West-facing
• Sunlight: Full sun, Partial shade

Expected plant growth

• Plant height: Up to 1.2m (after 3 years)
• Plant width: Up to 0.9m (after 3 years)

All measurements are approximate

How to care for your rose

To get the best blooms from your David Austin Queen Of Sweden® rose, plant it with an application of David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi to help the roots establish and encourage good plant health. We also recommend regular feeding with rose food, once in late March or early April and again in July. Whilst this rose is in flower, regularly deadhead to encourage new bud growth.

(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)