Key facts
- Flowering
- Some repeat
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United States
Overview
Lady of Shalott is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 2009 and raised in Great Britain. Its blooms are apricot-orange, and the scent is described as clove-like. In 2017 it was given an American Garden Rose Selections award, which places it among roses judged in trials on this side of the Atlantic. Little else is recorded here about its size or habit, so check the nursery label for height before choosing a spot. It suits gardeners who want warm-toned flowers with a spicy note in a mixed border.
Lady of Shalott traits
- Apricot-orange flowers
- Clove-like fragrance
- English rose bred by David Austin in 2009
- American Garden Rose Selections award winner in 2017
Good for
- Mixed borders
- Fragrance gardens
- Cut flowers
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lady of Shalott this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Abbaye de Cluny | — | Bush | — |
| About Face | — | Bush | — |
| Abraham Darby | — | Shrub | — |
| AC De Montarville | — | Bush | — |
| AC Marie-Victorin | — | Shrub | — |
Lady of Shalott FAQ
What kind of rose is Lady of Shalott?
Lady of Shalott is an English rose from David Austin, introduced in 2009 and raised in Great Britain. Its blooms are apricot-orange, and the scent is described as clove-like.
How does Lady of Shalott compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Abbaye de Cluny, About Face. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Lady of Shalott good for?
Lady of Shalott is grown for mixed borders, fragrance gardens, cut flowers.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 309 rose varieties
Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.
Also listed in other countries
- Listed for United Kingdom: Lady of Shalott
- Japanese-language page for this variety