Rose (Hybrid Tea), Queen Elizabeth Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth' Height: 5 feet Spread: 4 feet
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Hardiness Zone: 5b Group/Class: Hybrid Tea Rose Description: Probably the most popular rose in the world, with clear pink flowers produced from spring through fall on a plant that borders on indestructible; if you try only one tea, make it this one; all roses need full sun and well-drained soil Ornamental Features Rose (Hybrid Tea), Queen Elizabeth is smothered in stunning lightly-scented pink flowers at the ends of the branches from late spring to mid fall. The flowers are excellent for cutting. It has dark green deciduous foliage. The glossy oval compound leaves turn yellow in fall. Landscape Attributes Rose (Hybrid Tea), Queen Elizabeth is a multi-stemmed deciduous shrub with an upright spreading habit of growth. Its average texture blends into the landscape, but can be balanced by one or two finer or coarser trees or shrubs for an effective composition. This shrub will require occasional maintenance and upkeep. Trim off the flower heads after they fade and die to encourage more blooms late into the season. It is a good choice for attracting bees to your yard. Gardeners should be aware of the following characteristic(s) that may warrant special consideration; Rose (Hybrid Tea), Queen Elizabeth is recommended for the following landscape applications; Planting & Growing Rose (Hybrid Tea), Queen Elizabeth will grow to be about 5 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 4 feet. It tends to fill out right to the ground and therefore doesn't necessarily require facer plants in front, and is suitable for planting under power lines. It grows at a medium rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for approximately 20 years. This shrub should only be grown in full sunlight. It does best in average to evenly moist conditions, but will not tolerate standing water. This plant should be periodically fertilized throughout the active growing season with a specially-formulated acidic fertilizer. It is not particular as to soil type, but has a definite preference for acidic soils. It is highly tolerant of urban pollution and will even thrive in inner city environments. This particular variety is an interspecific hybrid.
