'Queen Elizabeth' was so unique that the American Rose Society created the class, Grandiflora, specifically for this rose. Clear, medium pink flowers are borne as both long-stemmed singles and clusters like a Floribunda.

A real survivor, this rose just keeps rebounding regardless of the weather and pests. It is a strong grower and can reach six feet (mine tops out at roughly 4 1/2'). Growth habit is upright with very sturdy canes. 'Queen Elizabeth's' blooms are large with 35 petals and can be high-centered like a hybrid tea or cupped like an old rose. 'Queen Elizabeth's' flowers bloom in flushes with a light tea fragrance.

This rose was the first in my garden to be infected by blackspot. Unfortunately, this happened while we were away on vacation, and by the time we returned, the plant was so heavily afflicted that it lost practically all its foliage and I was very concerned about possibly losing it all together. I shouldn't have fretted at all for despite it's less than regal summer appearance, it triumphantly recovered in the fall for a grand season finale! No matter how much "abuse" this plant gets it keeps coming back strong. I once moved it in mid-summer during full growth and with minimal wilting it rebounded with ease. Highly recommended to novice growers.