Lady of Shalott English Shrub
Best vibrant shrub for gardeners seeking long-lasting, fragrant seasonal color.
Discover the Lady of Shalott, a highly acclaimed English Shrub Rose renowned for its exceptional blooms and robust disease resistance. This rose features vibrant orange-red buds that open to reveal chalice-shaped flowers in salmon pink with a golden-yellow reverse. Its captivating fragrance blends warm tea notes with hints of spiced apple and cloves. The plant quickly forms a substantial, bushy shrub with slightly arching stems and attractive mid-green foliage, making it a superb choice for cutting gardens and thriving in zones 4-11.
$75.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
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Price vs Category Average
+171%
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Type
English Shrub Rose
/ English Shrub Rose
Who it's for
- Gardeners seeking season-long color and continuous blooms
- Designers looking for unique copper-apricot floral accents
- Busy homeowners needing low-maintenance, disease-resistant plants
Who should skip it
- Urban gardeners with limited planting space
- Fragrance lovers prioritizing intense, heavy perfume
- Families with children or pets near high-traffic walkways
Performance breakdown
Bloom Longevity
Repeat flowering ensures a vibrant display from late spring until winter.
Fragrance Complexity
Warm tea notes layered with spiced apple create a sophisticated scent.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across zones four through eleven provides immense planting flexibility.
Structural Aesthetic
Arching stems and bushy growth create a classic, elegant garden silhouette.
Pollinator Appeal
Open chalice blooms provide reliable access for bees and beneficial insects.
Maintenance Reliability
The five-year guarantee reflects high confidence in long-term garden performance.
Key Specs
Type
English Shrub Rose
Color
Orange yellow, Salmon pink with golden-yellow reverse
Fragrance
Medium, Tea
Hardiness Zone
4 - 11
Mature Height
5 feet
Mature Spread
4 feet
Rebloom
Repeat Blooming
Bloom Type
Chalice-shaped
Features
- Stunning salmon pink blooms with a golden-yellow reverse
- Delightful warm tea fragrance with spiced apple notes
- Excellent disease resistance for healthy growth
- Repeat blooming for extended floral display
- Attracts beneficial pollinators to your garden
- Ideal for cutting gardens and arrangements
- Forms a vigorous, bushy shrub habit
- Container friendly for flexible planting
What customers say
Customers overwhelmingly adore the 'Lady of Shalott' rose for its exceptional reliability and robust health. This variety demonstrates superior resistance to common diseases, thriving even in difficult conditions. Its aesthetic appeal is a significant highlight, featuring a unique, warm blend of apricot, copper, and orange coloring that glows in the garden. Reviewers celebrate its prolific nature, noting continuous repeat blooming from early summer until frost. While the fragrance is pleasant, the core value lies in its low maintenance and consistent performance. Despite a premium initial cost, its vigorous, long season of beauty establishes it as a highly successful and resilient garden favorite.
Know before you buy
This rose develops into a substantial, bushy shrub reaching approximately 5 feet in height and 4 feet in width. Its gracefully arching stems make it a great candidate for the middle or back of a garden border.
Yes, it is a repeat-flowering variety. You can expect consistent blooms from late spring all the way through to early winter.
This variety is exceptionally hardy and is suitable for zones 4 through 11. Its reputation for disease resistance also makes it a lower-maintenance choice for many gardeners.
The fragrance is medium-strength and primarily tea-scented. It features distinct, warm notes of spiced apples and cloves.
Absolutely. The chalice-shaped blooms and long, arching stems make them an excellent choice for cutting gardens and floral arrangements.
Yes, the Lady of Shalott is well-suited for attracting bees. Its open, accessible petal structure makes it a friendly addition to a pollinator-focused landscape.
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