Overview
Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' is a bushy shrub in the genus Rosa, part of the Rosaceae family, with deciduous foliage. Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' grows best in full sun, and tolerates loam soils and neutral pH. Its UK hardiness is rated H6. Suggested uses include flower borders and beds, patio and container plants and cut flowers.
About
Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' is a bushy shrub rose belonging to the genus Rosa in the Rosaceae family. It is deciduous and thrives best in full sun with a south-facing aspect and sheltered exposure. This cultivar prefers moist but well-drained loam soil with a neutral pH. Hardy to UK zone H6, it is suitable for flower borders and beds, patio and container planting, as well as for cut flowers. Propagation can be achieved through hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, and chip budding in summer.
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About the genus
A rose is either a woody perennial flowering plant of the genus Rosa, in the family Rosaceae, or the flower it bears. There are over three hundred species and tens of thousands of cultivars. The plants range in size and form, from trailing and erect shrubs to climbers up to 7 metres (23 ft) in height.
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Growing conditions
Best soil and position for Rosa
- Sunlight
- Full sun
- Soil type
- Loam
- Soil pH
- Neutral
- Soil moisture
- Moist but well-drained
- Aspect
- South-facing
- Exposure
- Sheltered
- UK hardiness
- H6
Plant details
Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' size, habit and characteristics
- Plant type
- Shrub
- Habit
- Bushy
- Foliage
- Deciduous
- Suggested uses
- Flower borders and beds, patio and container plants, cut flowers
- Fragrance
- Strong, fruity, tea rose fragrance
Care notes
Pruning and caring for Rosa 'Lady of Shalott'
- Pruning
- Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth.
- Propagation
- Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer
- Pest resistance
- Aphids, Rose leafhopper, Glasshouse red spider mite, Scale insects, Caterpillars, Large rose sawfly, Rose leaf rolling sawfly
- Disease resistance
- Rose powdery mildew, Rose black spot, Rose rust
Frequently asked questions
Where is the best place to plant Rosa 'Lady of Shalott'?
Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' prefers full sun. It suits sheltered positions.
What soil does Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' need?
Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' grows best in loam soil. It prefers neutral soil. Aim for soil that stays moist but well-drained.
How do I prune Rosa 'Lady of Shalott'?
Prune in late winter or early spring to maintain shape and encourage healthy growth.
Is Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' hardy in the UK?
Rosa 'Lady of Shalott' has an RHS hardiness rating of H6, meaning it is very hardy, tolerating -20 to -15°C across most of the UK.
How do I propagate Rosa 'Lady of Shalott'?
Hardwood cuttings in autumn, softwood cuttings in spring or summer, chip budding in summer.
More in the Rosa genus
- Rosa 'Alpine Sunset' (HT)
- Rosa 'Barbara Richards' (HT)
- Rosa 'Chaplin's Pink Companion' (Cl)
- Rosa 'Dutch Gold' (HT)
- Rosa 'Gavotte' (HT)
- Rosa 'Geranium Red' (F)
- Rosa 'Hovyn de Tronchère' (HT)
- Rosa 'Mabel Morrison' (HP)
