Desdemona®
Desdemona®
Potted roses arrive ready to plant and year-round planting options.
- Comes in a recyclable pot with established root ball.
- Contains soil and controlled-release rose food.
- Ideal for instant planting and gifts.
- Plant as soon as possible for best results, depending on weather.
Bare root roses are cost-effective and best planted in winter for blooming the next season.
- Delivered dormant without soil or leaves (traditionally planted October–April).
- Cost-effective particularly for planting en masse, easy to handle, and plastic-free packaging.
- Roots establish during winter for strong blooms in spring.
- Standard deliveryArrives in 3-5 days£3.95
- Next day deliveryOrder today, get it Wednesday£5.95
- Colour: White
Bloom colourColour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
- Flowering: Repeat 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: Strong,Old Rose
- Bloom Size: Medium
Bloom size guideBloom 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: English Shrub Rose
- Size: Medium Shrub
Size guideAll 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: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
- Width: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
- Breeder: David Austin
- Year of Introduction: 2015
Cutting
Mixed Border
Pots & Containers- Rose Border
Rose Hedges
Cutting
Mixed Border
Pots & Containers
Rose Hedges
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil types
East, South, West Facing
Full Sunlight
All soil typesFrom growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.
Customer Reviews
Such a beautiful, classy rose.
Planted 2 of these in a rose/herbaceous border. last month Fell it love with it on the website and it has not disappointed. It has grown well so far and now some buds are opening it is everything I hoped it would be. Stunning. The scent is beautiful and the elegance of the flower heads are a wonder. (The chicken wire around the base is because we have many wild rabbits).
Love this beautiful rose I bought it in memory of my lovely black Lab who died aged 13yrs
Looks great has a wonderful smell and very healthy.
Have other DA roses too that always do well.
Love it! The best roses are from David Austin!
Desdemona is my all time favourite.I have bought a lot of David Austin roses for myself and as gifts .I now have two Desdemona in our garden and had a big birthday this year and our son and family asked what I would like as a gift .Even though it was more expensive I have been after the tree rose for some time ,they are just waiting for it to come back in stock and they are going to send it to me ,I cant wait and have already got a huge pot waiting for her.The smell is devine and the blooms are as big as a tea plate ,just perfection.
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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.
