🌹 David Austin Rose ‘Lady of Shalott’ 🌹
A radiant blend of coppery apricot and salmon tones, perfect for Toowoomba gardens
David Austin’s Lady of Shalott is one of the most resilient and reliable English roses ever bred. With its elegant chalice-shaped blooms in rich apricot-orange hues, this variety brings a warm, glowing presence to any garden setting. Its strong performance in a range of conditions makes it a top choice for Toowoomba gardeners looking for beauty and hardiness in one stunning rose.
Flower & Fragrance
The fully double blooms are a magnificent blend of orange and salmon-pink, fading gracefully to soft peach at the edges. Each bloom forms in a classic cup shape, packed with up to 60 petals. The flowers are carried in generous clusters on arching stems, creating a graceful, informal effect.
Lady of Shalott exudes a warm, spiced tea fragrance with hints of clove - a scent that becomes especially enchanting in Toowoomba’s crisp winter and mild spring air.
Growth Habit
This rose is celebrated for its vigour and reliability, thriving with minimal fuss. It forms a rounded, bushy shrub reaching approximately 1.2m high x 1m wide, with slightly arching growth that gives it a romantic, cottage garden appeal.
Ideal for:
Feature planting in formal and informal rose beds
Mixed borders
Large containers
Underplanting with lavender or salvia for stunning contrast
Performance in Toowoomba Conditions
In the unique climate of Toowoomba - with its cooler winters, warm summers, and well-drained soils - Lady of Shalott performs exceptionally well. It is highly disease-resistant, drought-tolerant once established, and blooms in flushes from spring to late autumn. This rose is ideal for both novice and seasoned gardeners in the Darling Downs region.
Planting & Care Tips
Position: Full sun (at least 6 hours of direct light)
Soil: Well-drained, enriched with compost or organic matter
Watering: Regular watering until established, then as needed
Feeding: Apply rose fertiliser in early spring and after each flush
Pruning: Prune in late winter to early spring, removing dead wood and shaping to promote airflow
Why Choose ‘Lady of Shalott’ from True Blue Garden Centre?
At True Blue Garden Centre in Toowoomba, we carefully select roses that suit our local climate and soil. When you choose Lady of Shalott from us, you’re getting a premium-grade rose that’s been nurtured for resilience and performance in South East Queensland’s unique growing conditions.
✅ Key Features:
Rich copper-orange blooms with glowing apricot tones
Delightful spiced tea fragrance
Hardy and highly disease-resistant
Repeat flowering throughout the growing season
Ideal for garden beds or large pots
Excellent choice for Toowoomba’s cool winters and warm summers
📍 Available now at True Blue Garden Centre – Toowoomba’s home of David Austin Roses!
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Pre-order or reserve your potted Lady of Shalott rose today from our nursery in Toowoomba. Call us or visit in person for expert planting advice, rose companion plants, and everything you need for a thriving garden.