Petal Pals
shrub · 2009
Lady of Shallot
Rosa 'Lady of Shalott'
4 to 5 feet (can reach 8 feet if trained as a climber)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
4–11
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
Large (3.5 to 5 inches in diameter)
Bloom habit
Full, chalice-shaped blooms produced in small clusters on slightly arching stems.
Petal count
60
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
bushy
Color
apricot
Fragrance
moderate
Foliage
Mid-green; young foliage emerges with attractive bronzed or red-bronze tones.
Foliage surface
Semi-glossy
Fragrance Notes
A warm tea fragrance with pleasant notes of spiced apple and cloves.
Color Description
Vibrant orange-red buds open to chalice-shaped blooms of apricot-orange and salmon-pink with a golden-yellow reverse.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
4 to 5 feet (can reach 8 feet if trained as a climber)
Spread
3 to 4 feet
Soil
Thrives in organically rich, fertile, well-drained soil with a neutral to slightly acidic pH.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 4–11
Disease Resistance
Excellent; widely regarded as one of the most disease-resistant David Austin varieties.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply and regularly, especially during the first growing season and in dry spells. Once established, the variety is moderately drought-tolerant.
Fertilizer
Apply a balanced slow-release rose fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush of flowers to fuel repeat blooming throughout the season.
Pruning
Requires yearly pruning in late winter or early spring. Trim stems to the desired length and thin out older wood from the base to encourage new growth and maintain a bushy shape.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to Japanese beetles, thrips, and spider mites. May occasionally develop blackspot or powdery mildew in humid conditions, though it is noted for its exceptional health.
🧬 Pedigree
Unnamed Seedling x Unnamed Seedling
🏆 Awards & Recognition
RHS Award of Garden Merit (2012), American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) Fragrance Award (2017), Silver Medal at Glasgow Rose Trials (2011).