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    Desdemona®

    (Auskindling) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
            • £3.95
            • £5.95
            • £5.95

            This is the best white rose we have ever bred in my opinion. It has a lovely scent, repeat flowers very well and is extremely healthy. It sometimes is a little slow to establish though so don’t worry too much if it takes a little getting going.

            Milly Cole
            Customer Service Team Manager
            Description
            Peachy pink buds open to beautiful, white, chalice-shaped blooms, with a pinkish hue. The incurved petals create an arresting interplay of light and shadow. The strong Old Rose fragrance has hints of almond blossom, cucumber and lemon zest. It forms a most attractive neat, rounded, bushy shrub. Named after the tragic heroine of Shakespeare’s Othello.. David Austin, 2015.
            Characteristics
            • Colour: White
              Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
            • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
              Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
            • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
            • Bloom Size: Medium
              Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
            • Family: English Shrub Rose
            • Size: Medium Shrub
              All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
            • Height: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
            • Width: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
            • Breeder: David Austin
            • Year of Introduction: 2015
            Location
            • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
            • Mixed Border
            • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
            • Rose Border
            • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
            Growing conditions
            • East, South, West Facing
            • Full Sunlight
            • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
            Behind the name
            Desdemona is the tragic heroine of William Shakespeare’s Othello.
            Desdemona® inspiration

            From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

              Customer Reviews

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              SY
              Beautiful, so happy with it

              Arrived covered in flowers and buds. Smells amazing. Looks amazing. Been thinking about buying a special rose for ages and finally did. So happy.

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              Shirlie Fieldhouse
              The most beautiful Rose ever

              This rose is just stunning and smells amazing!

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              Nick Coleman
              Couldn’t wait.

              Was really looking forward to arrival, however, flowers had fallen off but there was plenty of buds.

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              Virginia
              Elegant, enchanting, and effortlessly refined

              This is by far the most beautiful white rose I’ve ever grown.

              J
              J.G.

              Fabulous

              How to plant a shrub rose
              Frequently asked questions

              Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

              Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

              Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

              Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

              We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
              directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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