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    Desdemona

    (Auskindling) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
    PAT. PP30054
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        • Planting advised as soon as possible depending on weather conditions
        • Includes soil
        • Perfect for gifting
        • Adds instant blooms when planted in summer
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          • Delivered without foliage or soil
          • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
          • Traditionally planted in dormancy between January and May, zone-dependant.
          • Planting bare roots in the cooler months allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
          • Cost-effective, particularly when planted en masse.
          The Desdemona is also available as an English Standard Tree Rose
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              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.
              Characteristics
              • Colour: White
              • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
              • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
              • Bloom Size: Medium
              • Family: English Shrub Rose
              • Size: Medium Shrub
              • Height: 4ft
              • Width: 3ft
              • Breeder: David Austin
              • Year of Introduction: 2015
              • Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
              • Petal Count: 52 petals
              Location
              • Cutting
              • Mixed Border
              • Pots & Containers
              • Rose Border
              • Rose Hedges
              Growing conditions
              • East, South, West Facing
              • Full Sunlight
              • All soil types
              Behind the name
              Named after the tragic heroine of 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.

                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 800 328 8893.

                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. That’s the David Austin promise. 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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