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    Queen of Sweden®

    (Austiger) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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        Description
        Exquisite little buds open to half-enclosed cups, eventually becoming wide, shallow, upward-facing cups of pleasing formality. The colour begins as soft-apricot pink, gradually changing to pure soft pink over time. There is a lovely myrrh fragrance. It forms a bushy, yet upright shrub. Named to commemorate the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between Sweden and Great Britain. David Austin, 2004.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Light pink
          Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
        • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
          Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
        • Fragrance: Medium,Myrrh
        • Bloom Size: Medium
          Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
        • Family: English Shrub Rose
        • Size: Medium Shrub
          All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
        • Height: 4ft (125cm)
        • Width: 3ft (90cm)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2004
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
        • Mixed Border
        • Rose Border
        • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
        • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
        Growing conditions
        • North, East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
        • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
        Behind the name
        Named to commemorate the 350th anniversary of the Treaty of Friendship and Commerce between Queen Christina of Sweden and Oliver Cromwell of Great Britain in 1654.
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        From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

          Customer Reviews

          Based on 11 reviews
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          Louise
          One of my favourites

          I love this rose. The fragrance is like baby powder. It's a beautiful flower, repeating all summer. A gentle pink colour. Grown to about 4 ft x 3. Bounces back after a light prune in winter, to keep the stems strong. Lovely foliage.

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          David O'Neill
          The Queen (of Sweeden) thrives up North

          A gentle, allusive scent surrounds the kitchen door, reminding me of summer twilight skies and birdsong.
          It grows healthy, facing south and well watered by Manchester's famous natural resource.

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          Harrison
          Beautiful rose

          Exceeded expectations.

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          Emma Cavendish
          Absolutely gorgeous!

          Really pretty buds and a really beautiful open rose. Soft pink and very prolific.

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          Tina White
          So very pretty

          This is such a very pretty rise. The colour is pale peachy pink and the fragrance is intoxicating. First year it’s smaller than the Olivia, not sure if it will grow much bigger but I love its size in a big pot.

          How to plant a shrub rose
          Frequently asked questions

          Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

          Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

          Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

          Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

          We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
          directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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