Light Needs
Mature Height
Mature Spread
Growing Zones
Bred in 2016 by David Austin, the legendary rose breeder, Bathsheba™ English Rose brings an air of softness, tenderness, and comfort to your landscape. Featuring 170-petaled, large blooms with gorgeous soft-peachy tones and a creamy outer layer, this rose plant will infuse the air with its floral aroma of delicate myrrh and warm honeyed tea and brighten your landscape with verdant green foliage. This variety of rose blooms multiple times over the season, which can last all summer long.
The heroine Bathsheba of Far from the Maddening Crowd by Thomas Hardy inspired the name of this rose. Hardy in zones 5 through 11, this rose will exceed the romance and resilience of its namesake. It attracts bees and other pollinators with its aromatic fragrance and will vigorously climb any trellis, obelisk, or support structure with elegance and grace. Its manner, habit, and exquisite appearance make it perfect for a specimen planting or focal grouping. David Austin recommends a 6-foot wall, fence, or doorway to display this stunning rose.
Bathsheba™ English Rose Care
Plant this rose in slightly acidic, well-draining soil in an area that receives plenty of sun, ideally facing either east, south, or west. As a short climbing rose, it is essential to plant it with a structure to support its climbing growth of up to 10 feet. Water deeply and regularly during the first year to promote deep and healthy roots. Soak the roots at the base of the plant, avoiding the canes, leaves, bools, and bottom of the trunk. If the soil above the roots is dry up to your second knuckle, your plant is thirsty and ready for a drink! Avoid overwatering, which can lead to fungal root infections and other diseases. Feed once or twice during the summer with a slow-releasing rose fertilizer.
After the first season, prune your rose canes back by one-third; prune back by half in the following years. Consider the overall shape when you prune, and make your cuts in places that will contribute to the general form. If your plant is getting taller than desired, prune back the canes to 18 inches after the first batch of blooms in the summer to rejuvenate the shrub.
Bathsheba™ English Rose Spacing
This rose has a height of 8 to 10 feet and a spread of 2 to 3 feet—plant it with enough room to grow to its mature size, leaving about 3 to 4 feet between plantings. Plant it about 8 inches away from a wall to leave enough room for the roots.
Bathsheba™ English Rose Information
| USDA Hardiness Zones: 5 - 11 |
| Plant Type: Perennials |
| Light Exposure: Full Sun (At Least 6 Hours Of Direct Sunlight) |
| Mature Height: 8 - 10 Feet |
| Mature Spread: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Mature Spacing: 2 - 3 Feet |
| Habit: Upright |
| Flower Color(s): Orange, Yellow |
| Flower Description: Peachy-Yellow |
| Bloom Period: N/A |
| Foliage Type: Deciduous |
| Foliage Color(s): Green |
| Foliage Description: N/A |
| Seasonal Interest: Spring Flowering, Summer Flowering |
| Watering: Average |
| Resists: Disease |
| Tolerates: N/A |
| Attracts: Bees, Butterflies |
| Container Role: Thriller |
| Uses: Borders, Containers, Specimen or Focal Point |
| Features: Attracts Pollinators, Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Low Maintenance, Continuous Blooming or Rebloomer |
| Brand: David Austin Roses |
| Common Name: Bathsheba™ English Rose |
| Other Name(s): Bathsheba™ English Rose |
| Scientific Name: Rosa Bathsheba™ |
Please Note: The pictures below are to give a general representation of the different container sizes. The actual size/ages of plants are estimates and will vary based on type of plant, time of year, last pruning & many other factors.
Also Known As:
Quart
Plant Age:
~ 6 months - 1 year
Plant Size:
~ 4"-8"
Pot Size:
~ 4.75"H x 4.5"W
Volume:
1.50 quarts
Also Known As:
2.5 Quart Pot
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 8"-12"
Pot Size:
~ 6.5"H x 6.5"W
Volume:
2.20-2.30 quarts
Also Known As:
#1 Container
1 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1 - 2 years old
Plant Size:
~ 10"-14"
Pot Size:
~ 7"H x 7.75"W
Volume:
2.26-3.73 quarts
Also Known As:
#2 Container
2 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 1.5 - 3 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-18"
Pot Size:
~ 9.5"H x 9.5"W
Volume:
1.19-1.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#3 Container
3 Gallon
Plant Age:
~ 2 - 4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 12"-30"
Pot Size:
~9.5"H x 11"W
Volume:
2.32-2.76 gallons
Also Known As:
#5 Container
5 Gallon
Plant Age:
~3-4 years old
Plant Size:
~ 20" - 60"
Pot Size:
~11" H x 10 1/2” W
Volume:
3.5 - 4 gallons
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We want your plants to arrive in great condition! If you notice any issues upon delivery, contact us within 3 days.
Starting January 1, 2025 all bushes, perennials & trees purchased come with an extended 1-year warranty for added confidence. If your plant dies due to a health issue within a year, we’ll make it right.
Pre-ordered plants are scheduled to ship in Spring 2025. We carefully plan our shipping dates based on your USDA Plant Hardiness Zone to ensure optimal planting conditions upon arrival. Want it sooner/later? Reach out, and we'll try our best to accommodate.
Estimated ship week for pre-ordered plants will ship based on growing zones as shown below.
| Growing Zone | Estimated Ship Week |
|---|---|
| Zone 10 | March 31th |
| Zone 9 | March 31st |
| Zone 8 | April 7th |
| Zone 7 | April 14th |
| Zone 6b | April 21st |
| Zone 6a | April 28th |
| Zone 5b | May 5th |
| Zone 5a | May 12th |
| Zone 4 | May 19th |
| Zone 3 | May 26th |
Note: These are only estimated ship dates. Plants may ship out later depending on weather & growing conditions of the plant.
Note: Only plants indicated as pre-order will ship as shown above. All other plants and hard goods will ship as normal.
Plants that are currently in stock typically ship within 2-7 business days after your order is placed.
Plant Addicts ships to the lower 48 states within the U.S. Unfortunately, we do not currently ship to Alaska, Hawaii, or internationally.
This plant cannot be shipped to the following states: Idaho, AK, HI. These restrictions apply only to this specific plant due to agricultural regulations or other limitations. Other plants may still be available for shipping to these states.
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