Mark A. Miller
Family
Rosaceae
Botanical Name
Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth'
Plant Common Name
Grandiflora Rose
General Description
The vigorous grandiflora rose, 'Queen Elizabeth', was recognized as a 1955 All-America Selections Winner. Its clear pink roses are fragrant, fully double and borne on large, vigorous, upright shrubs. The long-stemmed flowers are excellent for cutting. This cultivar may also be sold under the names ‘The Queen of England’ or 'The Queen Elizabeth.'
The glossy, dark green leaves of 'Queen Elizabeth' are leathery and green. Newer growth is reddish brown. Thorny stems support very fragrant, medium pink roses with as many as 38 petals per flower. With good care, these will continue to bloom all season.
Roses prefer full to partial sun, moderate temperatures and perfectly drained, slightly acid soil with average to good fertility. They grow best in places with slightly dry climates, because such climates disfavor the fungal diseases that plague them. For this reason, it is important to maintain good airflow within and between planted roses through good planting and pruning practices which will dissuade fungal attacks. (Roses are rife with pest and disease problems.) It also helps to remove diseased leaves from the plant and the ground. Encourage continual flowering by cutting back spent stems.
Use 'Queen Elizabeth' in the rear of a mixed border or along a large foundation. Its long-lasting, cup-shaped petals are superb for table arrangements.
Characteristics
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AHS Heat Zone
9 - 4
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USDA Hardiness Zone
5 - 9
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Sunset Zone
2b, 3a, 3b, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24
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Plant Type
Shrub
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Sun Exposure
Full Sun, Partial Sun
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Height
6'-10' / 1.8m - 3.0m
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Width
6'-10' / 1.8m - 3.0m
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Bloom Time
Late Spring, Early Summer, Summer, Late Summer, Early Fall
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Native To
Hybrid Origin
Growing Conditions
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Soil pH
Acidic, Neutral
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Soil Drainage
Well Drained
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Soil type
Loam, Sand
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Growth Rate
Medium
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Water Requirements
Average Water
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Habit
Oval/Rounded
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Seasonal Interest
Summer, Fall
Ornamental Features
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Flower Interest
Showy
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Flower Color
Pink
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Foliage Color (Spring)
Green
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Foliage Color (Summer)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Fall)
Dark Green
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Foliage Color (Winter)
Dark Green
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Bark Color
Brown, Sienna
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Fragrant Flowers
Yes
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Fragrant Fruit
No
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Fragrant Foliage
No
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Bark or Stem Fragrant
No
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Flower Petal Number
Double
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Repeat Bloomer
Yes
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Showy Fruit
No
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Edible Fruit
No
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Showy Foliage
No
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Foliage Texture
Medium
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Foliage Sheen
Glossy
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Evergreen
Semi-Evergreen
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Showy Bark
No
Special Characteristics
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Bark Texture
Smooth
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Usage
Cutflower, Feature Plant, Foundation, Hedges, Mixed Border
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Sharp or Has Thorns
Yes
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Invasive
No
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Attracts
Butterflies
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Self-Sowing
No
