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Rosa Queen of Sweden® ('Austiger')
Queen of Sweden® English Shrub Rose: Patent PP17,150
- » Wide, shallow-cupped blooms of the softest pink tinged with apricot
- » 100+ petals on the fully double flower
- » Disease resistant
- » Light fragrance
- » Few thorns
- » Long lasting cut flower
- » Upright and bushy form
Here we have a rose of exceptional freshness and beauty. The flowers start as charming little buds, gradually opening out to form wide but shallow cups. These are beautiful at all stages, and have a pleasing formality of form.The color is the softest glowing pink with hints of apricot. This rose forms a rather upright and bushy shrub and has attractive Musk Rose foliage that is exceptionally free of disease. The growth is short to medium in height. This is an excellent rose for bedding, borders or for arrangement in the house; the flowers lasting several days in water. Light myrrh fragrance.
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Foliage Color
| • | Green |
Flower Color
| • | Pink |
Programs
| • | David Austin Roses |
Exposure
| • | Full Sun |
Habit
| • | Upright |
Soil Moisture
| • | Moist, Well-Drained |
Growing & Maintenance Tips for Rosa Queen of Sweden®
Plant in full sun with well-drained soil, water deeply during dry spells, fertilize in spring and after the first bloom, prune in late winter, mulch for moisture retention, and provide support if necessary.