Årets ros 2011

Årets Ros 2011 är buskrosen ’Stanwell Perpetual’. Den verkar ha allt du kan önska av en ros – läs motiveringen och se om du kan hitta din egen nya favorit!

Stanwell Perpetual: A Remarkable Hardy Rose

Overview

‘Stanwell Perpetual’ stands out as one of the most robust and charming roses for gardeners in northern climates. Chosen as the winner of Årets Ros (Rose of the Year), its exceptional winter hardiness (up to zone 6) sets it apart, making it suitable for much of Sweden and other regions where harsh winters prevail. Among its competitors, such as ‘Sympathie’ and ‘MACY’S PRIDE’, ‘Stanwell Perpetual’ offers superior resilience, thriving with impressive disease resistance and ease of care. Its abundant blooms and handsome growth habit make it a perennial favorite.

Flowering and Notable Features

A unique quality of ‘Stanwell Perpetual’ is its ability to repeat flower—a rare trait within the spinosissima-group (previously known as the pimpinellifolia-group). The plant produces a lavish first flush of blooms in June, followed by a lighter but still notable display in late summer. Even as autumn sets in and temperatures fall below freezing, ‘Stanwell Perpetual’ continues to flower, often being the last rose in the garden to surrender to the cold. Its blossoms are large, double, and softly pink, fading to white against delicate, fern-like foliage. The rose is further distinguished by its strong, refined fragrance, which combines intensity with elegance.

Key Attributes

Hardiness: Suitable up to zone 6, making it ideal for northern gardens.
Disease Resistance: Robust and low-maintenance, requiring minimal intervention.
Repeat Blooming: Remarkable for a spinosissima-group rose.
Late Season Performance: Flowers persist until late autumn, even with frost.
Fragrance: Noted for a strong and nuanced scent.
Adaptability: Thrives in poorer soils and tolerates partial shade.

Historical Perspective

Originating spontaneously in the early 1800s in Stanwell, near London, ‘Stanwell Perpetual’ quickly gained a following, especially among gardeners in colder regions seeking reliable performance and beauty. Over generations, it has become celebrated for its historic charm, enduring health, and captivating scent—attributes that contribute to its lasting popularity.

Garden Uses

Effective as a border plant, informal hedge, or standalone specimen
Bushy, arching growth makes it a versatile addition to the landscape
Tolerant of poor soils and some shade
Minimal pruning needed—just an occasional trim of long shoots and removal of dead wood
Thorny stems provide a practical deterrent for boundaries and window areas

Award Recognition

‘Stanwell Perpetual’ is highly recommended for gardeners seeking a hardy, healthy, and floriferous rose with a storied heritage and captivating fragrance. Its capacity to thrive and flower far into the late season led to its well-deserved selection as Årets Ros by the expert panel of Rosens Dag. This expert recognition—rather than a public vote—emphasizes the true gardening value of this extraordinary rose.

Source

Text & bild från Rosens dag.