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    The Shepherdess

    (Austwist) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
        • 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.
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              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).
              Characteristics
              • Colour: Pale apricot
              • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
              • Fragrance: Medium,Fruity
              • Bloom Size: Medium
              • Family: English Shrub Rose
              • Size: Medium Shrub
              • Height: 4ft
              • Width: 3 1/2ft
              • Breeder: David Austin
              • Year of Introduction: 2005
              • Suitable for zones: Zones 5-11
              • Petal Count: 45 petals
              Location
              • Mixed Border
              • Shady Areas
              Growing conditions
              • North, East, South, West Facing
              • Full Sunlight
              • Partial Sunlight
              • All 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 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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