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Rosa 'Bathsheba' - Climbing Rose

Rosa Bathsheba® 'Auschimbley'
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I ordered a lot of rose bushes and they all grew back well, but unfortunately this one didn’t. It was dry, and didn’t have enough roots.

Criss, 03/02/2026

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A new vigorous and healthy English climbing rose, distinguished by its large bicolour and highly double 10 cm (4in) roses. Their shape is that of a classic rosette, but they are composed of a multitude of rose-apricot petals with a soft yellow reverse, and each one is surrounded by a collar of white-cream petals that simulates a halo of light. Their fragrance is floral and warm. This variety also offers beautiful satin foliage and repeat flowering.
Flower size
10 cm
Height at maturity
3 m
Spread at maturity
1.50 m
Exposure
Sun, Partial shade
Hardiness
Hardy down to -23.5°C
Soil moisture
Moist soil
Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December
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Description

The English rose 'Bathsheba' brings fresh air to climbing English roses. This brand new variety develops stems that can reach 3 metres (10 feet), loaded from June to October with large, very double and bicoloured roses with an original and refined aesthetic. Their shape is that of a classic rosette, with a tone of pink-apricot mixed with soft yellow, but each one seems to rest on a collar of white-cream peripheral petals that form like a halo of light, the whole producing a very bright apricot colour. A highly fragrant rose, gently eccentric, that one can well imagine trained on a small arch near the terrace.

This rose with multiple qualities reaches quite significant dimensions, at least 2.50 metres (8 feet) in height by 1.50 metres (5 feet) in spread. Its habit is climbing, and its sturdy, woody stems adorn medium-green foliage with a satin-like finish. It proves to be quite resistant to diseases. Its elongated, apricot-yellow buds open into classic rosettes, slightly cup-shaped, about 10cm (4in) wide, and filled with numerous tightly packed petals. They offer a delightful mix of colours: the upper surface of the petals is of a delicate pink-apricot hue, and their undersides are a soft yellow. The peripheral petals, in strong contrast, are cream-coloured. Its fragrance evoking myrrh is powerful, balanced, floral and warm, with notes of honey and then Rose Thé. The repeat flowering is almost continuous, in a voluptuous apricot hue with warm nuances, in perfect harmony with the colours of autumn.

Resistant to diseases and cold temperatures (-25 to -30°C), the climbing English rose 'Bathsheba' is an easy plant to cultivate in all deep soils, and its flowers pair well with those of English or old roses in warm or pastel shades of white (Alberic Barbier, Bouquet Parfait), such as Tuscany, Canary Bird, Graham Thomas, Morning Mist or Fighting Temeraire. It forms a beautiful composition with the single and changing flowers of the China rose 'Mutabilis' or with the simple, orange to copper corollas of Rosa foetida bicolour. It contrasts well with purple flowers, such as the rose 'Blue Eyes', Blue Girl, Lady Perfume, or climbing Sissi. Its growth allows it to hide a small structure, bring life back to a dead tree, or even embrace a column or arch near the terrace.

Its name is inspired by the sparkling 'Bathsheba', the heroine of Thomas Hardy's novel "Far from the Madding Crowd".

Obtained by David Austin in 2016.

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Rosa 'Bathsheba' - Climbing Rose (Foliage) Foliage

Plant habit

Height at maturity 3 m
Spread at maturity 1.50 m
Growth rate fast

Flowering

Flower colour orange,
Flowering time June to October
Inflorescence Double
Flower size 10 cm
Fragrance Very fragrant, Strong scent of myrrh, with hints of honey, and then tea rose.
Good for cut flowers Cut flower blooms
Fruit colour red,

Foliage

Foliage persistence Deciduous
Foliage colour medium green,
Product reference • 712972

Planting and care

Plant your 'Bathsheba' English climbing rose in a sunny or lightly shaded position. English roses are tolerant but will not tolerate excessive limestone. They will adapt to any garden if the soil is well-worked and rich. To plant your rose, work the soil by crumbling it and put an amendment, such as blood, fish, and bone, at the bottom of the planting hole. Water generously after planting to remove any air pockets. Water regularly for a few weeks to facilitate rooting.

Pruning English roses is essential for flowering. At the end of winter, shorten the branches to 3-5 eyes above the ground (at the lowest), and choose an outward-facing bud for a more elegant habit. Take advantage of this pruning to remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Prune at an angle above a bud. As the flowers bloom, remove faded flowers; this stimulates the development of other buds.

For climbing roses, the stems that bloomed the previous year should be reduced to 3 or 4 buds or pruned to 15cm (6in). The new sturdy stems will be tied, and the old stems will be removed if necessary. Choose an outward-facing bud for a more elegant habit. Take advantage of this pruning to remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Prune at an angle above a bud. As the flowers bloom, remove faded flowers; this stimulates the development of other buds.

Roses in late summer often have stains or blemishes, but these do not harm their development as they are a natural occurrence.

Planting period

Best planting time February to March, October to November
Recommended planting time January to April, September to December

Intended location

Suitable for Meadow
Type of use Hedge, Climbing
Preferred climate All
Hardiness Hardy down to -23.5°C (USDA zone 6a) Show map
Ease of cultivation Amateur
Planting density 1 per m2
Exposure Sun, Partial shade
Soil pH Neutral, Any
Soil type Clayey (heavy), Clayey-chalky (heavy and alkaline), Silty-loamy (rich and light)
Soil moisture Moist soil, light, deep.

Care

Pruning instructions Pruning is essential for flowering in English roses. At the end of winter, it's important to shorten the branches to 3-5 buds above the ground (at the lowest) and choose an outward-facing bud for a more elegant habit. During this process, remove dead wood and unsightly branches as well. Prune at a slant above a bud. As the flowers bloom, removing faded flowers is recommended, which stimulates the development of other buds. For climbing roses, the stems that bloomed the previous year should be reduced to 3 or 4 buds or pruned to 15cm (6in). Tie the new strong stems and, if necessary, remove the old ones. Choose an outward-facing bud for a more elegant habit, and take advantage of this pruning to remove dead wood and unsightly branches. Prune at a slant above a bud. As the flowers bloom, remove faded flowers, as this stimulates the development of other buds.
Pruning Pruning recommended once a year
Pruning time February to March
Soil moisture Moist soil
Disease resistance Good
Overwinter Can be left in the ground

Planting & care advice

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