Scepter'd Isle

Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’

• Common Name: Scepter’d Isle (English Rose Collection)

• Scientific Name: Rosa ‘Scepter’d Isle’

• Family Name: Rosaceae

• Origin: United Kingdom

• Height: 4’ – 6’

• Width: 2’ – 3’

• Growth: moderate

• Zone: 5A – 10A

• Light Needs: Full sun

• Salt Tolerance:  unknown

• Soil/PH/Texture: Tolerates a wide variety of humus enriched, well-drained soils from sandy loam to clay loam; roses live best in a pH range of 6.0-7.2 with 6.5 being the ideal for optimum growth and flowering. (pH outside of this range causes loss of nutrients which has a detrimental effect of roses.)

• Soil Moisture: medium moisture, water regularly and deeply, avoid watering overhead

• Drought Tolerance: unknown

• Pests/Diseases: roses are bug and disease resistant with a moderate amount of care.

• Growing Conditions: moderate maintenance

• Characteristics: the very fragrant blooms with a hint of myrrh are medium pink, double, cupped, appear summer – fall, and bloom repeatedly. It has medium, semi-glossy, dark green foliage. 

• Propagation: by stem or tip cuttings, grafts or budding

• Wildlife: attracts butterflies

• Facts: Bred by David Austin in 1997 and introduced in the UK in 1997.

• Designer Considerations: use in beds, as borders or hedges, accent plants, containers on patios, and they make beautiful cut flowers fresh or dried.

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