Perennials
Queen Elizabeth Rose (Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth')
Many country cottages are adorned by this spectacular rose, it being one of the classic bush roses. The double flowers are the purest pink and are borne very elegantly on the upright plant. A row of Queen Elizabeths is a fine sight on a balmy sunny day.
Price: Expect to pay about £4-£6 for a plant.
The Knowledge
- Plant Type: Perennial shrub
- Height: 1.8m(6ft)
- Spread: 76.2cm30in)
- Situation: Sunny
- Soil Type: Medium
It is such a reliable performer that it has been given the Award of Garden Merit (AGM). It grows tall so good places for it are at the back of borders or in beds where there is ample room. It was named after Queen Elizabeth II in the 1950s.
Looking Good:
Check out the borders at Helmingham Hall, Stowmarket, Suffolk to find the subtle hues of Queen Elizabeth in July.
Best With:
Best grown from a skirt of ferns.
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