Queen of Elegance is a refined, upright floribunda rose prized for its large, old-fashioned blooms in soft to medium pink tones. The flowers are very full and cupped, packed with dozens of petals and carried in clusters, giving a lush, romantic appearance reminiscent of heritage roses. Strong classic rose fragrance adds to its appeal, while the dark green, glossy foliage provides a clean backdrop and shows good disease resistance. This variety offers repeat flushes of blooms from early summer through fall, making it an excellent feature shrub or cut flower rose.
- Height & Spread: 1.2–1.5 m tall, 1–1.2 m wide
- Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
- Water: Moderate; deep watering weekly, more during heat
- Soil: Fertile, well-drained soil; benefits from compost and mulch
- Fertilizer: Feed every 4–6 weeks with a balanced rose fertilizer during the growing season
- Blooming: Repeat blooming in flushes from early summer to fall
- Hardiness: Zone 5; requires winter protection in Regina (heavy mulch, soil mound, or sheltered overwintering)
- Maintenance: Prune in early spring; deadhead to encourage continuous blooms
- Spacing: 90–120 cm apart for good air circulation