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    The Shepherdess®

    (Austwist) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
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          • £3.95
          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). David Austin, 2005.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: Pale apricot
          • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
          • Fragrance: Medium,Fruity
          • Bloom Size: Medium
          • Family: English Shrub Rose
          • Size: Medium Shrub
          • Height: 4ft (125cm)
          • Width: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 2005
          Location
          • Mixed Border
          • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
          • Rose Border
          • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
          • Roses ideal for Shady AreasShady Areas
          • Roses with Very Few ThornsVery Few Thorns
          Growing conditions
          • North, East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
          • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll 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 01902 376300.

          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. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
          directly from David Austin. 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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