Botanical profile

David Austin Rose 'Bathsheba'

Latin name
Rosa 'Bathsheba'
Common name
English rose 'Bathsheba'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

The Rosa ‘Bathsheba’, a climbing English rose from David Austin, captivates with its large, warm apricot rosette-shaped flowers subtly nuanced with soft yellow, offering a luminous and refined spectacle in the garden. Very vigorous, it develops a flexible habit ideal for adorning pergolas, arches, or sunny walls, creating a romantic and structured ambiance. Its recurrent blooming, abundant from early summer until the first frosts, is accompanied by an intense myrrh-scented fragrance. Its healthy green foliage highlights its opulent flowers while ensuring good disease resistance. Attracting pollinators, this rose contributes to biodiversity and blends perfectly into elegant landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, keeping the soil slightly damp without overwatering
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Apricot
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Glossy mid-green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
10–12 ft (3–3.5 m)
Width
8 to 10 ft (2.5 to 3 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.