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    • Empress Joséphine
    • Empress Joséphine

    Empress Joséphine

    Old Rose
        • 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.
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          Description
          Large, loosely double, bright pink blooms, followed by orange hips. Fruity Old Rose fragrance. A bushy shrub with ample grey-green foliage. Descemet, 1815.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: Bright pink
          • Flowering: Once Flowering
          • Fragrance: Medium-strong,Old Rose/fruity
          • Bloom Size: Large
          • Family: Old Rose
          • Size: Medium Shrub
          • Height: 4ft (125cm)
          • Width: 3ft (90cm)
          • Breeder: Descemet
          • Year of Introduction: 1815
          Location
          • Mixed Border
          • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
          Growing conditions
          • East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
          Behind the name
          Named after the great rose lover and collector, who probably did more than anyone else to establish and encourage interest in roses throughout Europe. At Malmaison, Empress Joséphine gathered together the largest collection of roses ever established up to her time.
          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.

          Call us on 01902 376300

          Email us help@davidaustinroses.co.uk

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