An American rose named for Britain’s beloved and long-serving monarch, Queen Elizabeth was a true turning point in the rose industry–and remains an exquisite classic today. One of the first Grandifloras introduced to the market, Queen Elizabeth turned the rose world on its head in 1955 and was inducted into the Rose Hall of Fame in 1979. This “first and finest” Grandiflora can be spotted around the world, decorating the landscapes of rose lovers with a profusion of pointed, pink buds. Upon blooming, Queen Elizabeth opens in large, silver-pink blooms with a perfect high center, borne on long-stemmed clusters. If you’re seeking the mother of all Grandifloras, you’ve found her.
Fortuniana Rootstock, The Best Option for Southern Regions
Warm-zone gardeners, this changes everything! We’re thrilled to now offer Fortuniana rootstock on some of our most popular rose varieties. Prized by rosarians for its superior performance, adaptability and longevity in Southern gardens, Fortuniana rootstock requires more effort for commercial growers to produce, which is also why these roses can be so difficult for home gardeners to find.
Fortuniana rootstock delivers:
20% larger blooms30% more flowersGreater vigor and adaptability in the South Resistance to root knot nematodesResistance to crown gall Success in sandy soils
Botanical Name:Rosa ‘Queen Elizabeth’
Form:Perennial
Sun Exposure:Full Sun, Partial Shade
Height/Habit:4 – 5 feet
Spread:36 inches
Spacing:4 feet
Hardiness Zone:7-10
Flowering Date:Late spring to fall
Planting Instructions:Plant at the same level as the soil so the crown of the plant is even with the soil level. Don’t bury the crown. Full sun is best for quicker flowering and higher quality plants.
Winter Care:Mulch well – mound up soil after hard freeze in fall – remove promptly following early spring.
Shipped:#1.5 FORTUNIANA ROOTSTOCK
Growth Rate:Moderate
Shipping Season:Spring
Flower Color:Pink
Flower Form:Grandiflora, high centered
Foliage Type:Green, pointed
Pruning:Prune to maintain shape and increase branching once established. Remove any dead or damaged branches. After flowering.
Soil Requirement:Well drained, humus enriched soil.
Additional Information:Roses prefer a thorough watering but do not like ‘wet feet’. Water early in the day to avoid wet conditions into the night which can cause issues with fungus and disease.
Restricted States:AE AK GU HI PR
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