Radiant, resilient, and richly fragrant, Lady of Shalott® is one of the most celebrated modern English roses from David Austin®. Introduced in 2009 and named after Alfred, Lord Tennyson's famous poem, this exceptional variety brings vibrant color and remarkable garden performance to landscapes across a wide range of climates.
The striking blooms begin as rich orange-red buds that gradually unfurl into elegant, chalice-shaped flowers filled with loosely arranged petals in shades of apricot yellow and warm salmon-pink, beautifully accented by golden-yellow undersides. The result is a luminous, sunset-inspired display that glows throughout the garden from late spring until frost.
Adding to its appeal is a wonderfully strong fragrance, blending classic tea rose notes with hints of spiced apple and cloves. Lady of Shalott® is admired not only for its beauty but also for its vigor, reliability, and exceptional disease resistance. Its upright growth habit and continuous flowering make it a standout choice for borders, mixed beds, cottage gardens, and landscape focal points.
With award-winning performance and outstanding adaptability, Lady of Shalott® has become a favorite among gardeners seeking color, fragrance, and easy-care elegance.
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Key Features
| Feature |
Details |
| Rose Type |
English Shrub Rose |
| Breeder |
David Austin® |
| Variety |
Rosa 'AUSnyson' PP 22,171 |
| Flower Color |
Apricot Yellow with Pink-Shaded Edges |
| Bloom Form |
Semi-Double to Double, Chalice-Shaped Blooms |
| Petal Count |
50+ Petals |
| Fragrance |
Strong Apple, Clove & Tea Rose Fragrance |
| Flowering Habit |
Repeat Blooming |
| Vase Life |
4–6 Days |
| Growth Habit |
Upright Shrub |
| Disease Resistance |
Excellent; Routine Pest & Disease Prevention Recommended |
Growing Information
| Requirement |
Details |
| Light Needs |
Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zones |
4–11 |
| Mature Height |
5–6' |
| Mature Width |
3–4' |
| Plant Spacing |
4–6' Apart |
Ideal Uses
✔ Mixed Borders & Foundation Plantings
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Fragrant Garden Displays
✔ Specimen Plantings
✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Landscape Accents
✔ Pollinator-Friendly Gardens
Recommended Growing Regions
Lady of Shalott® performs exceptionally well in:
- Northeast
- Mid-Atlantic
- Midwest
- Southeast
- Southwest
- West Coast
- Intermountain West
- Pacific Northwest
Awards & Recognition
🏆 Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (AGM) – 2012
🏆 American Garden Rose Selections (AGRS) Winner – 2017
Why You'll Love Lady of Shalott®
- Vibrant apricot and salmon-pink blooms with glowing golden undertones
- Strong fragrance featuring notes of tea rose, spiced apple, and clove
- Repeat flowering throughout the growing season
- Excellent disease resistance and garden reliability
- Upright growth habit ideal for borders and mixed plantings
- Award-winning variety recognized for outstanding performance
- Adaptable to a wide range of growing climates
- Bred by the world-renowned David Austin® Roses
Bring warmth, fragrance, and award-winning beauty to your garden with Lady of Shalott®, a David Austin® English shrub rose treasured for its glowing sunset-colored blooms, exceptional vigor, and unforgettable scent. Its long flowering season and easy-care nature make it a spectacular addition to gardens both large and small.
