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    Bathsheba®

    (Auschimbley) English Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin
        • Delivered without foliage or soil
        • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
        • Traditionally, Planted in dormancy in the winter months (October-April)
        • Planting bare roots in the winter allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
        • Cost-effective, particularly when planted on mass.
        • Established root ball
        • Arrives in our signature recyclable pot
        • Planting advised as soon as possible depending on weather conditions
        • Includes generous soil and controlled-release rose food
        • Perfect for gifting
        • Adds instant blooms when planted in summer
        • £3.95
        • £5.95
        • £5.95
        Description
        Apricot-yellow buds open to shallowly cupped, many petalled rosettes. They are a beautiful blend of subtle apricot-pink and soft yellow, giving the overall impression of apricot, with creamy outer petals. There is a superb floral myrrh fragrance, with hints of honey and Tea. It forms a short, vigorous climber. The name was inspired by the heroine of Thomas Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd. David Austin, 2016.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Apricot
        • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
        • Fragrance: Medium-strong,Myrrh
        • Bloom Size: Large
        • Family: English Climbing Rose
        • Size: Short Climber
        • Height: 10ft (3m)
        • Breeder: David Austin
        • Year of Introduction: 2016
        Location
        • Roses Ideal for 6ft Wall or Fence6ft Wall or Fence
        • Roses Ideal for DoorwaysDoorway
        • Roses Ideal for an Obelisk or PillarObelisk or Pillar
        • Roses Ideal for a Standard ArchStandard Arch
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
        Behind the name
        The name 'Bathsheba' was inspired by the spirited heroine of Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd.
        Bathsheba® inspiration

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

          How to plant a climbing 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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