Rosa Queen of Sweden
Best low-maintenance rose for gardeners seeking elegant, repeat-blooming cut flowers.
Experience the inspiring elegance of the Rosa Queen of Sweden, an English classic rose. Its blooms unfurl into wide, shallow cups of soft-glowing pink with apricot undertones and a light myrrh fragrance. This variety offers pleasing formality and develops into an upright, bushy shrub known for its disease resistance. It is excellent for bedding, borders, or enjoying a long vase life indoors. Hardy in zones 4 through 11, this rose brings beauty and fragrance to any garden setting.
$29.95
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#34 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
-24%
Below average
Genus
Rosa
/ Rosa
Who it's for
- Gardeners with limited space needing tidy, vertical growth
- Aesthetes seeking sophisticated, soft-toned floral displays
- Homeowners wanting consistent color from summer through frost
Who should skip it
- Residents in regions with intense, scorching afternoon sun
- Fragrance lovers seeking a powerful, garden-filling scent
- Low-maintenance gardeners avoiding regular fungal treatment
Performance breakdown
Disease Resistance
Robust health keeps foliage pristine with minimal intervention required.
Bloom Consistency
Reliable repeat flowering ensures color throughout the entire growing season.
Fragrance Profile
Subtle myrrh notes provide a sophisticated, understated olfactory experience.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across diverse climates from zones four through eleven.
Cut Flower Utility
Sturdy stems and impressive vase life make for elegant indoor arrangements.
Growth Habit
Upright, tidy structure fits perfectly into formal borders and beds.
Key Specs
Genus
Rosa
Item Form
Bareroot Ownroot
Hardiness Zones
4 - 11
Mature Height
5.0 feet
Mature Width
3.0 feet
Bloom Season
Summer, Fall
Soil Type Preference
Well-Drained
Fragrant Flowers
True
Features
- Produces flowers in the first year
- Repeat blooms throughout the season
- Fragrant, light myrrh scent
- Upright, bushy shrub habit
- Disease resistant
- Ideal for beds and borders
- Long vase life for cut flowers
- Blooms in soft-glowing pink with apricot hints
What customers say
Customers consistently celebrate the exceptional quality and unique design of the Rosa Queen of Sweden. Reviewers frequently highlight the stunning, upright apricot pink blooms and the plant's impressive vigor, noting it establishes quickly and resists common diseases well. While this rose commands a premium price, gardeners feel the reliable performance and elegant aesthetic justify the investment, making it a highly prized addition to the garden.
Know before you buy
Yes, this variety is known for producing flowers in its first year, so you won't have to wait long to enjoy its soft pink blooms.
At maturity, this rose reaches approximately 5 feet in height and 3 feet in width. Its upright, bushy habit makes it a great choice for narrow borders or as a structured element in a mixed bed.
While it performs best in full sun, it is adaptable and can tolerate partial shade. Ensure you plant it in well-drained soil to keep the shrub healthy and vigorous.
Absolutely. The Queen of Sweden is prized for its long vase life, making it an excellent choice for fresh floral arrangements.
This is a repeat-blooming variety, meaning you will enjoy waves of flowers throughout the summer and into the fall.
This variety is specifically noted for its disease resistance, which helps keep the foliage looking clean and healthy with less intervention than more sensitive rose varieties.
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