lady of shalott best

lady of shalott (pronounced shuh·lot) is prized by rose lovers and considered to be one of the best david austin roses for her remarkable flower performance and disease resistance. her young buds of vibrant, orange-red open to form chalice-shaped flowers filled with loosely arranged petals of salmon pink with a golden-yellow reverse. the flowers are deliciously fragrant with the scent of warm tea and hints of spiced apples and cloves. lady of shalott quickly forms a large, bushy shrub with slightly arching stems and mid-green foliage. she is a must-have for the cutting garden and thrives in zones 4-11! if you had to pick just one david austin rose, this might be the one!

• type: english shrub rose

• color: orange yellow

• fragrance: very fragrant

• hardiness zone: 4 – 11

• size: 5′ x 4′

• rebloom: repeat blooming

• bloom type: cupped | very full

• year: 2009

• breeder code: ausnyson