Incredibly robust and reliable, with a long flowering season of exquisite pink blooms, Whartons Roses ‘Queen Elizabeth’ Floribunda Bush Rose is a wonderful variety for novice and experienced gardeners.
An uplifting and classically beautiful rose, its clusters of vibrant pink flowers create a timeless display of colour. Alongside its dark green, healthy foliage, the blooms are large enough to capture attention wherever they are positioned in the garden.
With a profusion of flowers that grow on long, elegant stems, it is a wonderful addition to the back of a border, where it will repeat flower through to autumn. It is also an excellent and long-lasting addition to cut flower arrangements around the home.
Chosen for its exquisite beauty and steadfast reliability, even in seemingly inhospitable locations, rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’ will flourish with a cascade of flowers that return year after year.
Plant details
- Breeder: Whartons Roses
- Colour: Pink
- Fragrance: Lightly scented
- Flowering period: June, July, August, September (Repeat flowering)
- Pot size: 3-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: East, South or West facing
- Sunlight: Full sun
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 180cm (after 3 years)
- Plant spread: 1m
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
The ‘Queen Elizabeth’ rose will thrive in sunny position in moist, free draining soil. When planting add a sprinkling of mycorrhizal fungi around the base and well-rotted manure. Rember to regularly deadhead spent flowers to encourage new buds to form.