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    • The Shepherdess®

    The Shepherdess®

    (Austwist) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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          • 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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            • 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
            Bears medium-sized, deeply cupped flowers, with a few stamens. They are pale apricot – sometimes with a pinkish hue. The scent is fruity with hints of lemon. It forms an upright, bushy shrub. The name is taken from Sir Philip Sidney’s The Arcadia (1593). David Austin, 2005.
            Characteristics
            • Colour: Pale apricot
            • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
            • Fragrance: Medium,Fruity
            • Bloom Size: Medium
            • Family: English Shrub Rose
            • Size: Medium Shrub
            • Height: 4ft (125cm)
            • Width: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
            • Breeder: David Austin
            • Year of Introduction: 2005
            Location
            • Mixed Border
            • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
            • Rose Border
            • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
            • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
            • Roses with Very Few ThornsVery Few Thorns
            Growing conditions
            • North, East, South, West Facing
            • Full Sunlight
            • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
            • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
            Behind the name
            Named after the shepherdess in Sir Philip Sidney’s The Arcadia, published in 1593.
            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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