Queen Elizabeth
Rosa 'Queen Elizabeth'
This towering grandiflora rose creates a spectacular backdrop in any garden with its impressive height and continuous display of elegant pink blooms. Known for exceptional disease resistance and vigorous growth, it's perfect for gardeners who want maximum impact with minimal fuss. The long stems make it outstanding for cut flower arrangements.
Harvest
65-75d
Days to harvest
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
Planting Timeline
Showing dates for Queen Elizabeth in USDA Zone 7
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Queen Elizabeth · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies with their strong scent
Garlic
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Alliums
Strong sulfur compounds deter aphids, thrips, and other rose pests
Parsley
Attracts beneficial insects like hoverflies that prey on aphids
Clematis
Complementary root systems and climbing habit maximizes garden space
Rosemary
Aromatic oils repel various insects and may help deter deer
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Produces juglone toxin that causes wilting and stunted growth in roses
Large Trees
Compete for nutrients and water while creating excessive shade
Impatiens
Susceptible to similar fungal diseases that can spread to roses
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Excellent disease resistance, very hardy
Common Pests
Aphids, spider mites, scale insects
Diseases
Rarely affected by common rose diseases