Rose Type: Grandiflora
Queen Elizabeth is an elegant, clear medium-pink rose whose introduction was so distinctive that it helped establish the Grandiflora class. Its beautifully formed 4-inch blooms carry 30 to 35 petals and are held high above the foliage on tall, upright stems. The combination of refined flower form and impressive stature gives this variety a truly regal appearance that has remained admired for generations.
A moderate Tea fragrance complements the blooms, while the dark green, glossy, leathery foliage provides a handsome backdrop throughout the season. Queen Elizabeth is an excellent choice for cutting and bringing indoors, thanks to its long stems and strong flower presentation. Its vigorous, upright growth, very strong disease resistance, and tolerance for heat, coastal conditions, and partial shade have helped make it one of the most enduring and adaptable roses in modern gardens.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Clear medium pink
Bloom Size: 4 inches
Petal Count: 30–35
Fragrance: Moderate Tea fragrance
Height: 5–10 feet
Width: 2.5–3 feet
Growth Habit: Tall, upright
Foliage: Dark green, glossy, leathery
Disease Resistance: Very strong disease resistance
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly until established
Environmental Tolerance: Coastal tolerant, shade tolerant, heat tolerant
Best Uses: Cutting and bringing indoors
Special Features: Almost thornless; inducted into the Rose Hall of Fame in 1979; helped establish the Grandiflora class
Breeder: Dr. Walter Lammerts
Introduced: 1954
US Patent No.: PP1259
Registration Name: Queen Elizabeth
Awards: All-America Rose Selections (AARS); Rose Hall of Fame (1979)
Rose Type: Grandiflora
Queen Elizabeth is an elegant, clear medium-pink rose whose introduction was so distinctive that it helped establish the Grandiflora class. Its beautifully formed 4-inch blooms carry 30 to 35 petals and are held high above the foliage on tall, upright stems. The combination of refined flower form and impressive stature gives this variety a truly regal appearance that has remained admired for generations.
A moderate Tea fragrance complements the blooms, while the dark green, glossy, leathery foliage provides a handsome backdrop throughout the season. Queen Elizabeth is an excellent choice for cutting and bringing indoors, thanks to its long stems and strong flower presentation. Its vigorous, upright growth, very strong disease resistance, and tolerance for heat, coastal conditions, and partial shade have helped make it one of the most enduring and adaptable roses in modern gardens.
Pot Size: 5 Gallon
Color: Clear medium pink
Bloom Size: 4 inches
Petal Count: 30–35
Fragrance: Moderate Tea fragrance
Height: 5–10 feet
Width: 2.5–3 feet
Growth Habit: Tall, upright
Foliage: Dark green, glossy, leathery
Disease Resistance: Very strong disease resistance
Sun Exposure: Full sun to partial shade
Water Needs: Moderate; water regularly until established
Environmental Tolerance: Coastal tolerant, shade tolerant, heat tolerant
Best Uses: Cutting and bringing indoors
Special Features: Almost thornless; inducted into the Rose Hall of Fame in 1979; helped establish the Grandiflora class
Breeder: Dr. Walter Lammerts
Introduced: 1954
US Patent No.: PP1259
Registration Name: Queen Elizabeth
Awards: All-America Rose Selections (AARS); Rose Hall of Fame (1979)
