Hardiness
Zone 5
Discover the plant
English Rose 'Desdemona'
FamilyRosaceae
Rosa 'Desdemona', commonly known as David Austin rose 'Desdemona', is a variety celebrated for its refined blooms and captivating fragrance. Its rounded and compact bushy habit bears large, double, rosette-shaped flowers that are delicately shaded a very pale pink when they first open, gradually fading to a luminous pure white. Highly fragrant, they release a rich and complex aroma with notes of myrrh, a hint of almond, and fresh cucumber, noticeable near relaxation areas. Flowering from early summer until the first frosts, this rose offers an elegant presence in beds, borders, or low hedges. Its glossy, medium-green foliage highlights the purity of the petals. Rosa 'Desdemona' attracts pollinators and brings softness and sophistication to landscape designs.
Soil and care
The rightconditions.
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Bloom and dimensions
The completeprofile.
Bloom periodJune to September
Flower colorWhite pink
Foliage colorGreen
Foliage typeObsolete
FruitingSmall red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Maximum height4 ft (1.2 m)
Maximum width3 ft (1 m)
Growth rateAverage
Hardiness zoneZone 5
Minimum temperature'-30°C
