Rose Bathsheba
Aroma:
Health:
Support Roses ABC
Help keep rose knowledge free and growing.
Characteristics
Main color: Apricot
Color: Blend of subtle apricot-pink and soft yellow, giving the overall impression of apricot
Flowering: Repeat flowering
Flower size: Large
Flower: Very full, shallowly cupped, many petalled rosettes, in small clusters
Foliage: Medium green, large, semi-glossy, leathery
Aroma: Medium-strong, superb floral myrrh fragrance, with hints of honey and Tea
Class: Climbing rose
Sub-class: English climbing rose
Type: Short Climber
Growth type: Bushy, vigorous
Height: 300 cm / 9' 10"
Width: 125 cm / 4' 1"
Description
According to the descripton provided by David Austin Roses LImited : "Apricot-yellow buds open to shallowly cupped, many petalled rosettes. They are a beautiful blend of subtle apricot-pink and soft yellow, giving the overall impression of apricot, with creamy outer petals. It forms a short, vigorous climber."
The flowers have semi-strong, delicious, fruity fragrance with hints of pear, grape and citrus fruits.
Roses with the same main color, flower size, and flower
Apricot · Large · Very full, shallowly cupped, many petalled rosettes
Name origin
The name was inspired by the heroine of Thomas Hardy’s 'Far from the Madding Crowd'.
Rose Series
English Climbing Rose
Awards
Parentage
Information about the parantage of this rose is not available or commecrically protected.
Gardening design tips
,
Best on pergolas, pillars or obelisks
Landscaping
Suitable for large structures, walls
Growing tips
Sun position:
Grows well on full sun.
Preference in type of soils:
Grows well on all types of soils.
Prunning:
Requires deadheading after the flowering.
Health
Black spots:
Mildew:
Botrytis:
Rust:
Rain resistance:
Cold hardy:
Heat resistance:
Published Aug. 14, 2023, 7:36 a.m. by Yuri Osadchyi
Last updated Dec. 18, 2025, 8:52 p.m.
