Description
Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’ is an English shrub rose with elegant, cup-shaped flowers that are a delicate shade of soft pink. The blooms have a delightful myrhh fragrance and appear continuously throughout the summer. The foliage is a rich green and provides an excellent backdrop for the delicate flowers. This rose is a vigorous grower, reaching a height of 1.2m (4ft) and a spread of 1m (3ft), making it perfect for borders or as a specimen plant. It is disease-resistant and easy to care for, making it a great choice for novice gardeners. As a companion plant, it pairs well with other cottage garden favorites such as lavender, catmint, and delphiniums.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Scepter’d Isle Rose
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’ can grow to a height of 1.3m and a spread of 1.3m.
- Did You Know That:There are over 100 different species of roses, and thousands of hybrids?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide
Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.
Best Position
Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’ prefers a sheltered position and requires full sun to thrive, this consists of more than six hours of direct sunshine per day.
Maintenance
Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’
Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews.