Description
A charming and elegant rose with a classic Old Rose appearance, Rosa ‘Susan Williams-Ellis’ is a stunning white variety, born from a sport of its pink parent, ‘The Mayflower’. Not only is this rose a true beauty in the garden, but it is also remarkably disease-resistant, making it a low-maintenance addition to any collection. The medium-strong fragrance is a delightful blend of sweet and spicy, evoking a sense of nostalgia and romance. This winter-hardy rose grows upright, with bushy and twiggy growth that adds an interesting texture to the garden. It was named after the renowned founder of Portmeirion Pottery, who was a true lover and of the English Rose.
Key Facts
- Common Name(s):Susan Williams-Ellis Rose
- Hardiness:Fully Hardy
- How big will I get? Rosa ‘Susan Williams-Ellis’ can grow to a height of 1.1m and a spread of 0.9m.
- Did You Know That:Roses have been cultivated for thousands of years and are one of the oldest flowers in the world?
Plant Calendar
A rough guide to how this plant will change through the year.
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Care Guide

Soil Requirements
Rosa ‘Susan Williams-Ellis’ prefers moist but well-draining soil. This plant can grow in soil with a wide range of pH levels, it is not picky about the pH level of the soil.

Best Position
Rosa ‘Susan Williams-Ellis’ can handle either an exposed or a sheltered position and can cope with either full sun or partial shade.

Maintenance
Rosa ‘Susan Williams-Ellis’

Pest, Diseases and Wildlife
Rosa ‘Susan Williams-Ellis’ can have problems with aphids, leafhoppers, and scale insects , it can be vulnerable to certain diseases such as black spot, rust and powdery mildews.

GISELA GRAHAM STONE ORNAMENT BIRD
LUMINEO MICRO LED SNOWY MISTLETOE BUNCH
LUMINEO 100 MICRO LED COMPACT STRING LIGHTS WARM WHITE
Growmoor Multi-Purpose Compost
THE ENGLISH TABLEWARE COMPANY ARTISAN FLOWER LAP TRAY
SCHLEICH TIGER
EUGY 3D HUMPBACK WHALE
LSA BOROUGH BALLOON GLASS 680ML 4 PACK
WALTON & CO HANDLOOM CHECK THROW GREY
ORCHARD TOYS FIRST TIME TABLES
SMART GARDEN BATTERY MODULE FOR LIGHT UP PRODUCTS
RAINBOW DESIGNS PETER RABBIT WOODEN PULLALONG
HAMAC CAUSEWAY STONE CRYSTAL BALL FOUNTAIN
WESTLAND VERMICULITE
EVERLANDS SNOWY WREATH BERRIES & PINECONES
SCHLEICH ALLIGATOR
STEWART ESSENTIAL ELECTRIC PROPAGATOR 38CM
VITAX NIPPON BAITED RAT STATION
Aquilegia Blue & White [Spring Magic]
DECORIS SHATTERPROOF BAUBLE TUBE GOLD
WEBER iGRILL PRO MEAT PROBE
WRENDALE HOB COVER DOGS
WALTON & CO HANDLOOM CHECK THROW SAND
THREE KINGS BOBBLY GONK
SMART GARDEN FERNS DECOIR MAT
ASHLEIGH & BURWOOD TROPICAL ESCAPE REFILL
POTTERS CROUCH CANDLE CEDAR & SANDLEWOOD
SCHLEICH DINO DRACOREX
DARLAC STANDARD SCISSORS
WESTLAND RESOLVA PATH & PATIO
Lupinus 'Masterpiece'
Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote'
STEWART ESSENTIAL ELECTRIC PROPAGATOR 52CM
TILDENET PEAT POTS SQ 6CM
GISELA GRAHAM DOUBLE TREE ORNAMENT WITH GOLD GLITTER
Blue for You Rose
GALT CHILDRENS GLUE
Campanula persicifolia 'Caerulea'
SMART GARDEN SOLAR MARTELLO STAINLESS STEEL LED POST LIGHT CARRY PACK
Achillea filipendulina 'Cloth of Gold'
DECORIS DECORATIVE BAUBLE HOGWEED
WEBER 47CM COOKING GRATE
Walton & Co Blush Dotty Circular Rug
GALLERY DIRECT CHARCOAL GEO THROW
THE ENGLISH TABLEWARE COMPANY ARTISAN OIL BURNER
GALLERY DIRECT BLUSH CUSHION
Birthday Wishes Rose 

