Lady of Shalott English Shrub Rose
Best vibrant shrub for gardeners seeking long-lasting, fragrant seasonal color.
The Lady of Shalott™ is a captivating English Shrub Rose from David Austin. It showcases rich orange-red buds that unfold into chalice-shaped blooms, featuring vibrant orange petals with salmon-pink edges and golden-yellow reverses. This repeat-flowering variety offers a warm Tea fragrance accented by notes of spiced apple and cloves. Growing into a bushy shrub with slightly arching stems, it is ideal for mixed borders or hedges.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.8
/ 5
Category Rank
2
/ 2598
#2 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Colour
Orange
/ Orange
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
Colour
Orange
Flowering
Repeat Flowering
Fragrance
Medium, Tea
Bloom Size
Large (3.5-5 inches)
Size
Large Shrub (Height: 5ft, Width: 4ft)
Petal Count
60 petals
Suitable for zones
4-11
Year of Introduction
2009
Features
- Rich orange-red buds open to chalice-shaped blooms
- Warm Tea fragrance with spiced apple notes
- Bushy habit with slightly arching stems
- Mid-green leaves with bronzed young tones
- Repeat Flowering from late spring to early winter
- Suitable for attracting bees and cutting arrangements
- Tolerates various sunlight and soil conditions
- Comes with a 5 Year Guarantee
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 variety is a reliable repeat-flowerer, meaning it will produce blooms consistently from late spring all the way through to early winter.
The Lady of Shalott is exceptionally versatile and is suitable for a wide range of climates, specifically zones 4 through 11.
As a large shrub, it typically reaches a height of 5 feet and a width of 4 feet. Its bushy, arching habit makes it an excellent choice for mixed borders or as a standalone hedge.
Yes, the large, chalice-shaped blooms are well-suited for cutting. They offer a medium-strength fragrance with notes of spiced apple and cloves, which adds a pleasant scent to indoor spaces.
This variety is quite adaptable and tolerates a variety of soil types and sunlight conditions, making it a low-maintenance choice for most garden environments.
The 5-year guarantee provided by David Austin Roses covers the health and performance of the plant, ensuring it establishes and grows as expected when planted according to their guidelines.
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