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      David Austin Roses - US
      • Empress Joséphine
      • Empress Joséphine
      • Empress Joséphine

      Empress Joséphine

      Old Rose
        Select option below
        Bare Root
        $40.00
        Plant January - May (zone-dependant)
        Out of stock - Expected back in stock January 2024
        • 5 Year Guarantee
          Your rose will arrive and thrive at home or we'll replace it for free.
          David Austin Roses offers a 5 year guarantee and lifetime support for any rose ordered directly from David Austin Roses. This means that if anything is wrong with your rose within the first 5 years we will be happy to help get your rose flourishing or discuss a replacement if necessary.
        • Under $20
          $9.95
        • Over $20
          $14.95
        • Over $50
          $19.95
        • Over $90
          $24.95
        • Over $130
          $29.95
        • $160 and above
          Free
        Description
        Large, loosely double, bright pink blooms, followed by orange hips. Fruity Old Rose fragrance. A bushy shrub with ample grey-green foliage.
        Characteristics
        • Colour: Bright pink
          BLOOM COLOUR
          Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
        • Flowering: Once Flowering
          REPEAT or ONCE 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: Medium-strong,Old Rose/fruity
        • Bloom Size: Large
          BLOOM SIZE GUIDE
          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: Old Rose
        • Size: Medium Shrub
          SIZE GUIDE
          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: 4ft
        • Width: 3ft
        • Breeder: Descemet
        • Year of Introduction: 1815
        • Suitable for zones: Zones 4-11
        Location
        • Borders
        Growing conditions
        • East, South, West Facing
        • Full Sunlight
        • All 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
        Read the full guide
        Frequently Asked Questions

        Need more help? For individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team here.

        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.

        Our 5 Year Guarantee covers any roses that fail to thrive when planted and cared for correctly within five years of purchase. This guarantee applies to roses purchased directly from David Austin®.

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