My QOS is less than a year old but has already given me several absolutely gorgeous blooms that look just like the pics. Even the hubs commented on how pretty the flowers are. Zone 9-10, Inland Empire, Southern California.
I think this is my fourth year with this rose. Year after year, Queen of Sweden has produced more and more flowers, she is a factory. Last year, she decided she was going to grow ridiculously tall, and shot a few canes straight up, passing the gutters on the porch roof. Well, that certainly wasn't in the height prediction, my girl wants to climb! Have not lost a single cane over the winters. I am not exaggerating when I say I had about 80 buds on her for 2024's first bloom, I cut flowers by the handful. They are gorgeous but fleeting- the flowers fully open, long enough to give you a smile- then all the petals fall off at once. I call this Queen my Exploding Rose plant. This review probably sounds unhinged, and I am good with that. Queen of Sweden is healthy, fun, and full of drama. Get yourself one today!
I have bought a few roses from Heirloom Roses and I am always impressed how every rose I have purchased is super healthy and the care they take when packing them! Great instructions on the shipping box, how to videos and when ever I call them on the phone, they are always so helpful.I will be a life long customer!
This beautiful rose gave it's first bloom just 3 weeks after I planted it in a container! This was an encouraging start for a first time rose gardener. Small but beautiful. I hope it gives some more this season, though August was a late start for planting. I am looking forward to next year's booms after more growth.