English rose 'Desdemona'
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.
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