Rose 'Lady of Shalott'

Water well during the first summer. Dead heading as blooms fade ensures more buds.
Winter prune

Try to plant in a location that enjoys full sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Lady of Shalott is thought of as hardy, so this plant will survive close to or on freezing temperatures.

Not normally grown from seed are roses do not come true. They can be grafted to hard wood cuttings taken, but this rose is Trade Marked to David Austin

Plant out bare rooted plants while dormant in the winter. Dig a large and wide hole, add blood fish and bone and back fill, ensuring the graft is covered. Firm in and water. Water well through the first summer

Ensure that temperatures are mild and all chance of frost has passed before planting out, as Lady of Shalott is a hardy plant.

Good cut flower

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Davis Austin, Albrighton, UK

The Lady of Shalott is a romantic poem by Alfred Lord Tennyson. It tells the legend of a lady cursed if she looks out directly onto the world from her captivity, so she weaves the out door scene using refections in a mirror. But when Sir Lancelot rides by she can’t help but take a peek out directly….. and the curse takes effect

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