Petal Pals
shrub · 2004
Queen of Sweden
Rosa "AUStiger"
4 - 5 feet
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
2.75 inches
Bloom habit
Shallow-cupped, upward-facing blooms held in small clusters.
Petal count
140
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Matte
Fragrance Notes
Myrrh
Color Description
Soft apricot-pink buds opening into wide, shallow, upward-facing cups of pure soft pink.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 - 5 feet
Spread
2 - 3 feet
Soil
Rich, loamy, and well-drained; adapts to various soil types if properly prepared with organic matter.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–11
Disease Resistance
Excellent; exceptionally free of common rose diseases like blackspot.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Consistently moist, well-drained; regular watering during the growing season is recommended.
Fertilizer
Apply organic slow-release rose feed or a layer of compost/manure in early spring; follow up with a bloom-boosting fertilizer after the first flush.
Pruning
Prune in late winter or early spring by cutting back stems by 30-50% to an outward-facing bud; deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering.
Pests & Diseases
Exceptionally healthy and disease-resistant; known for having few thorns.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed seedling x 'Charlotte'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (AGM)