Climbing rose grandiflora Queen Elizabeth (Queen, Queen Elizabeth)

Rose Queen Elizabeth – a classic variety of pure pink, yellow and snow-white flowers. The bush is compact, tall. Inflorescences are lush, terry, moderately large (up to 12 cm in diameter). Ideal for decorating seating areas, as well as plantings near paths and porches.

History of breeding

Rose The Queen Elizabeth (Ze Queen Elizabeth – Queen Elizabeth) is a variety of the grandiflora group, obtained by crossing representatives of the floribunda category and hybrid tea roses. The variety was bred by the American breeder Walter Edward Lammers in 1951 on the basis of two varieties:

• Charlotte Armstrong (Charlotte Armstrong);
• Floradora (Floradora).

The first publication about the new variety dates back to 1954. In one of the issues of the magazine “Germain Seed & Plant Co” a description of the variety of rose grandiflora Queen Elizabeth appeared.

The Queen Elizabeth variety was named after the British Queen Elizabeth.

In 1954, the rose won a gold medal at an exhibition in Portland (USA). In 1955, there were already 3 awards – from the All-American Society of Breeders, the Rose Society (USA) and the Royal Association (Great Britain). Variety Queen Elizabeth received several more awards in different categories:

• “The best grandiflora”;
• “World’s Favorite Rose”;
• “Queen of the Show” and others.

The last nomination was in 2000: Queen Elizabeth was awarded a prize from the American Cape Rose Society (Lower Cape Rose Society).

Description of roses Queen Elizabeth and characteristics

Rose Queen Elizabeth is a tall shrub with strong, strong shoots. An adult plant reaches a height of 100 to 200 cm, can grow up to 250 cm. The branches are upright, so the crown is compact, even in developed bushes its diameter does not exceed 100 cm. There are several sharp spikes on the surface of the stems, but they are not located so often, like many other varieties.

The leaves are dark green, large, leathery. Decorative because of the glossy surface, combined with delicate pink flowers. In this case, the young foliage has a purple tint. On each shoot, 3-5 flowers are usually formed, less often up to 10. The buds are graceful, sharp, up to 5,5 cm high. The rosette is cup-shaped, the center is elevated, as the bud opens, it flattens.

The flowers of the Queen Elizabeth variety are large, reaching a diameter of 6 to 11 cm.

The color is classic pink, delicate, attractive.

The main characteristics of culture:

• flower type – terry (the number of petals is from 27 to 40, they are arranged in several rows);
• the number of buds on one shoot is 3-5;
• winter hardiness: zone 6 (can withstand up to -23 ° C);
• the shape of the bush is compact, with erect branches;
• resistance to rain is weak (inflorescences do not open);
• repeated flowering (June-July and August-September);
• aroma is expressed moderately;
• resistance to diseases (powdery mildew, black spot): medium;
• purpose: landscape design, bouquets, flower arrangements.

Varieties, sports roses

Along with the classic pink variety, 2 more sports of the Queen Elizabeth rose have been bred – White (white) and Yallou (yellow). Sports are called buds that periodically appear on the shoots of a bush. They sprout with altered genetic material (with mutations). Breeders separate these sprouts and get new varieties.

Hybrid tea rose White Queen Elizabeth

Queen Elizabeth White (White Queen Elizabeth) – a variety with single (rarely in inflorescences) white double-type flowers. Released in the UK. It has good winter hardiness – the bush is able to recover even after a frosty winter. Another advantage is high immunity to black spot and powdery mildew.

White Queen Elizabeth flowers are large, 7–12 cm in diameter

Hybrid tea rose Yellow Queen Elizabeth

A variety of Yellow Queen Elizabeth (Yellow Queen Elizabeth) – a variety bred in Belgium. Lush, double roses have 30-40 yellow-colored petals. They reach 9–10 cm in diameter. The bush is compact and low (up to 100 cm). Disease resistance is average, can suffer from fungal infections in an unfavorable season.

Rose Yellow Queen Elizabeth has a pleasant, light fragrance

Advantages and disadvantages of the variety

The variety is valued for its high decorativeness. Queen Elizabeth is a classic rose that will brighten up any flower garden. It has several advantages:

• flowers are large, double;
• pleasant aroma;
• suitable for cutting;
• classic, delicate shades: pink, white, yellow;
• dark green leaves with a glossy surface;
• the bush is compact, neat;
• re-flowering, continuing until the end of September.

The variety also has some disadvantages that must be taken into account in advance:

• winter hardiness up to -23 degrees, so the culture must be covered;
• during rains, the buds do not open;
• resistance to diseases is average.

Methods of reproduction

Rose Queen Elizabeth can be propagated vegetatively:

• grafting;
• layering;
• division of the bush.

The simplest and most effective way is rooting cuttings. They are received at the beginning of summer. Cut several green shoots, leaving 3 buds on each. Then cuts are made from above and below, planted in a pot (soddy soil with humus and peat 2:1:1), watered and covered with a bottle. After 1-1,5 months, when the roots appear, they are transferred to the ground. Be sure to mulch for the winter.

Layering is also obtained in early summer. The lower shoots of the Queen Elizabeth rose are carefully bent, fixed and sprinkled with fertile soil with peat. Previously, an incision 8–10 cm long is made on the lower part. Then they are pinned to the ground. In the fall, cut off and transferred to a new place. At the same time, in the first year, the buds are cut off – you can give bloom only for the next (second) season.

Another way to propagate Queen Elizabeth roses is to divide an adult bush. It is dug up in early April and divided into several parts so as to leave several growth buds for each division. The longest roots are removed. When planting, make sure that the kidneys “look” up. Buried with fertile soil, watered and mulched.

Planting and caring for a rose floribunda Queen Elizabeth

Rose Queen Elizabeth needs good care – the splendor and duration of its flowering depend on the conditions. The place is selected sunny, protected from the winds and without stagnant moisture (preferably a hill, but not a lowland).

When planting Queen Elizabeth roses, the root neck is deepened by 2–3 cm

It is advisable to prepare the soil in advance in the fall. If the land is infertile, it is recommended to prepare it six months before planting according to the following instructions:

1. Clean up and dig.
2. Apply complex fertilizer (30–40 g per 1 m2) or humus (3–5 kg per 1 m2).
3. Six months later, on the eve of planting, dig again and make holes 30–50 cm deep (15 cm are added to the size of the roots).

How to plant a floribunda queen elizabeth rose

Queen Elizabeth rose seedlings are rooted in mid-May, when no return frosts are expected, according to the forecast. Action algorithm:

1. At the bottom of the prepared holes, it is necessary to put a layer of small stones 5–7 cm (pebbles, broken bricks, and others).
2. Then fill up the soddy soil with humus (1: 1).
3. Root seedlings.
4. Sprinkle with sand and pour well with water (5–10 l).
5. Mulch with compost, peat, humus, sawdust or other materials.

Aftercare

Caring for a Queen Elizabeth rose comes down to a few important steps:

1. Abundant watering during flowering – weekly (in drought up to 2 times).
2. Periodic foliar spraying (on hot days after sunset).
3. Application of complex mineral fertilizers up to 5 times per season (every 2-3 weeks during flowering).
4. Regular weeding.
5. Periodic loosening of the soil – after watering and rains.

For decorative and sanitary purposes, flower growers recommend periodic pruning of Queen Elizabeth roses. Usually a haircut is done every year in early spring (before the buds swell). At this point, all damaged branches and old shoots are removed. In summer, flower stalks are cut as they fade. It is also important to cut the buds that appeared in September. They will be able to bloom, but the plant will not have time to prepare for the winter dormancy period.

To make the flowering lush, the rose is regularly watered and fed, warmed for the winter

Pests and diseases

Rose Queen Elizabeth can suffer from powdery mildew, black spot, rust, spider mites, thrips and other insects. When spots appear on the leaves, the bushes are treated with fungicides:

• Bordeaux liquid;
• “Order”;
• “Topaz”;
• “Score”;
• “Maksim”.

Insects are removed manually, after which they are treated with insecticides:

• “Fitoverm”;
• “Aktara”;
• “Decis”;
• “Confidor”;
• Vertimek.

Application in landscape design

Rosa Queen Elizabeth is valued for its delicate pink flowers, compact size of the bush. It looks great against the backdrop of well-kept lawns, in front places that attract attention. Rose bushes decorate the porch, recreation areas and other areas.

Rose Queen Elizabeth looks beautiful next to the front door

Lush flowers do not need additions. Therefore, roses are often used in single plantings – they enliven the space, turning even a nondescript place into an attractive zone.

Rose Queen Elizabeth can be planted in flower beds located around the perimeter of the building

The flower looks appropriate along the path. The seedling is neat, does not grow in width.

The bush can be placed next to the path leading to the house

Conclusion

Rose Queen Elizabeth will suit lovers of classic flowers. This is a beautiful bush with dark green foliage, against which pale pink inflorescences look especially attractive. Suitable for decorating different compositions, most often used in single plantings.

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