Desdemona®
$38.00
Peachy pink buds open to chalice-shaped blooms of pure white with a soft pink hue. The incurved petals catch the light beautifully, and the strong Old Rose fragrance carries hints of almond blossom, cucumber, and lemon zest.
Bare root
Dormant, field-grown
Ships in season
At proper planting time
Hand-selected
Limited release
Peachy pink buds open to chalice-shaped blooms of pure white with a soft pink hue. The incurved petals catch the light beautifully, and the strong Old Rose fragrance carries hints of almond blossom, cucumber, and lemon zest.
Why We Chose It
Why We Chose It: A white rose with warmth rather than glare, and one of the healthiest shrubs in the David Austin range. She reads elegant in every planting.
Garden Details
Garden Details:
- Rose Type
- English Shrub
- Form & Grade
- Own Rooted (OR), Grade #1.5
- Bloom Form
- Chalice-shaped, incurved petals
- Bloom Color
- White with pink blush
- Bloom Size
- 3–4 inches
- Flowering
- Repeat bloomer from spring through fall
- Fragrance
- Strong Old Rose with almond and lemon zest
- Habit
- Neat, rounded, bushy
- Height
- 3.5–4 feet
- Width
- 3 feet
- Light Requirements
- Full sun
- Hardiness Zones
- USDA 5–11
Cut Flower Notes
Cut Flower Notes:
- Petal Count
- 70–90
- Vase Life
- 4–6 days
- Breeder
- David Austin Roses (England)
Limited edition release — offered while our allocation lasts
Grower's Notes
Grower's Notes: We source licensed bare root roses from trusted growers and offer them only during the dormant season. Planting roses at rest supports strong root development and long-term garden performance.
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