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.

GALLERY DIRECT BLUSH CUSHION
SCHLEICH DINO DRACOREX
MR FOTHERGILL'S - RHS SQUASH BUTTERNUT HARRIER F1 SEEDS
THOMPSON & MORGAN - STOCKS VIRGINIA MIXED
MR FOTHERGILL'S - RHS SUNFLOWER CLARET F1 SEEDS
MR FOTHERGILL'S - CHIVES SEEDS
WEBER BEEF WOOD CHIPS
SCHLEICH SWAN
TILDENET PEAT FREE STRIPS
Zest Log roll 1.8m x 225mm
EUGY 3D CLOWNFISH
Kelkay Rustic Slate Rockery
TILDENET PEAT POTS ROUND 8CM
Azalea 'Nabucco'
David Austin Roses 'Lady of Shalott'
THOMPSON & MORGAN - WILD FLOWER SWEET ROCKET
David Austin Roses 'Wildeve'
ORCHARD TOYS CROCODILE SNAP MINI GAME
PEGGY WILKINS ROUND CHAMPAGNE CHRISTABEL TABLECLOTH
Zest Log Roll 1.8m x 380mm
FLORALSILK GLASS LAND ROVER WITH TREE RED
David Austin Roses 'The Lady Gardener'
Achillea 'Summer Pastels'
Eye of the Tiger Rose
CGB GIFTWARE KIDS APRON SNOWMAN
WEBER APRON ADUSTABLE STRAP
TOP TRUMPS CLASSIC AWESOME ANIMALS
LSA BOROUGH CHAMPAGNE TULIP GLASS 285ML 4 PACK
FLORALSILK FAIRY ON ROBIN
THOMPSON & MORGAN - SUNFLOWER MS MARS
RAINBOW DESIGNS PETER RABBIT COMFORT BLANKET LARGE
DARLAC PROFESSIONAL LADIES PRUNER
VITAX Q4 ROOTMORE 250G
DECORIS PLYWOOD STAR WITH PINE AND GLITTER
SCHLEICH DONKEY FOAL
THOMPSON & MORGAN - SQUASH HONEYBOAT
MR FOTHERGILL'S - RHS ACHILLEA GOLD PLATE SEEDS
David Austin Roses 'Princess Anne'
EUGY 3D SLOTH
David Austin Roses 'The Lark Ascending'
LYME BAY WINERY MULLED WINE
SCHLEICH SHIRE MARE
SMART GARDEN CLASSIC 4 TIER GRO-ZONE
WEBER GBS SEAR GRATE
SCHLEICH ROCK BEAST
ORCHARD TOYS POP TO THE SHOPS
Walton & Co Ochre Chambray Rug Small
DECORIS VELVET DOGWOOD SPRAY
PEGGY WILKINS WHITE CHRISTABEL NAPKIN
SCHLEICH ENGLISH COCKER SPANIEL
WEBER SEAFOOD WOOD CHIPS
WEBER iGRILL PRO MEAT PROBE
Freedom Rose 

