Royal William rose
Rosa 'Royal William'
Rose of the Year,Fragrance Award
USDA zones5 to 11
SunNeeds full sun (6+ hours)
- Habit
- Upright
- Bloom season
- Summer
- Bloom color
- Dark red
- Foliage color
- Dark green
- Soil types
- Loam, clay
Garden uses
Attracts
Notes
'Royal William' rose (Rosa 'Royal William') is a shrub for borders, cut flowers, cottage gardens, and specimen planting. It is hardy to USDA zone 5, or down to -20°F (-29°C). This plant likes full sun and loamy or clay soil. It has an upright habit and dark green leaves. Fragrant dark red blooms open from early to late summer, and bees visit them.
Pairs well with Quick Fire panicle hydrangea, Switchgrass, and Casa Blanca lily.