Desdemona Rose Bush By David Austin® - 3 or 5 Gallon
Desdemona rose bush beautifully opens with chalice shaped white blooms with a pinkish hue. Her unique curved inward petals captivate her admirers with light and shadow. Her lovely old rose fragrance with hints of almond, cucumber and lemon make her a perfect rose bush near a bench or walkway. She forms an attractive neat bushy rose shrub making it an easy choice for planting in borders and hedges. Her compact design make her easy to plant in pots as well.
Named after Othello, Shakespeare's tragic heroine, the "Desdemona's Embrace Rose" brings simple elegance and fragrance to your outdoor rose garden.
Her pearlescent petals, bright glow, and enticing fragrance make her a highly recommended choice for adding beauty and scent to your garden.
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.
Important Information
- 2026 Rose bush orders will start shipping end of May 2026 and ship weekly afterwards.
- Rose bushes are offered in both own root and grafted.
- Our farm does not allow pickups. All orders are shipped to the shipping address placed on the order.
- Please see Care & Handling page for how to plant your rose bush
Desdemona Rose Bush By David Austin® - 3 or 5 Gallon
Sale price$99.00
Regular price$199.00
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Desdemona Rose Bush By David Austin® - 3 or 5 Gallon
Sale price$99.00
Regular price$199.00
How To Plant Your David Austin® Rose Bush