Description

A beautifully elegant English shrub rose, Desdemona enchants with soft white blooms flushed with the palest pink, opening from peachy buds. Bred by David Austin for its remarkable fragrance and graceful form, it’s perfect for adding a touch of refined romance to gardens across South London—from Brockley borders to Balham balconies. Lovely when paired with salvia, nepeta, or low evergreen structure.

Plants supplied in a 6LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

• 
  
  Mature Height: 1.2m (can be kept lower with pruning)


• 
  
  Mature Spread: 1.2m


• 
  
  Flower Colour: Creamy white with a hint of blush pink


• 
  
  Flowering Period: Repeat flowering, late spring to autumn


• 
  
  Foliage: Deciduous


• 
  
  Fragrant: Yes – strong, myrrh scent


• 
  
  Growth Rate: Moderate


• 
  
  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens


• 
  
  Position: Full sun to partial shade


• 
  
  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


• 
  
  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


• 
  
  Soil Type: Clay, loam, sand


• 
  
  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and pollinators

Perfect For:

• 
  
  Cottage gardens and romantic borders


• 
  
  Central London courtyards or front gardens


• 
  
  Planting in groups or as a single specimen


• 
  
  Cutting for fragrant indoor displays

How to Grow:

Plant in rich, well-draining soil in a sunny spot with some afternoon shade if possible. Feed in early spring and deadhead regularly to prolong flowering. Prune lightly in late winter to encourage fresh growth.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.