Rose - Dame Elizabeth Murdoch

Common Name:
Rose ‘Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’

Description:
Rose ‘Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’ is a refined and reliable floribunda rose, cherished for its generous clusters of soft shell-pink blooms and classic garden appeal. The semi-double to fully double flowers are beautifully formed and produced in abundance from spring through to late autumn, creating a long-lasting and elegant display. A light, pleasant fragrance adds further charm, while the healthy mid-green foliage provides an attractive backdrop throughout the growing season. Well suited to Melbourne’s climate, this rose performs best in full sun and well-drained, nutrient-rich soil. Regular feeding, consistent watering during dry periods, and annual winter pruning will encourage vigorous growth and repeat flowering. Ideal for cottage gardens, mixed borders, formal plantings, or feature pots, ‘Dame Elisabeth Murdoch’ offers dependable colour and timeless sophistication.

Form:
Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:
Height: 1.2–1.5 m
Width: 1–1.2 m

Aspect:
Full Sun

Flowering:
Flowers in Spring
Flowers in Summer
Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:
Soft shell pink

Key Attributes:
Suitable for Pots
Scented flowers
Perennial
Suitable for Hedging
Bee Attracting
Repeat flowering

Toxicity:
May be mildly toxic to pets (particularly dogs and cats) if ingested – can cause gastrointestinal irritation. Thorns may cause physical injury.

Companion Plants:
Lavender
Salvia
Nepeta
Geranium
Alchemilla mollis
Buxus