Rosa 'Bathsheba' (Bathsheba English Climbing Rose)
Rosa 'Bathsheba' (Bathsheba English Climbing Rose)
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Rosa 'Bathsheba', commonly known as the Bathsheba English Climbing Rose, is a magnificent English climbing rose bred by David Austin, prized for its large, deeply cupped apricot blooms that gracefully fade to soft buff and creamy yellow as they mature. Each richly petalled flower is infused with a strong myrrh fragrance, complemented by delightful notes of honey and tea, creating an unforgettable sensory experience. Flowering repeatedly from late spring through autumn, the blooms are produced abundantly along vigorous, arching canes, making this rose an exceptional choice for pergolas, arches, fences, walls, and trellises.
Renowned for its vigorous growth, excellent repeat flowering, and healthy foliage, Bathsheba thrives in full sun and fertile, well-drained soil. Its elegant climbing habit quickly creates a spectacular vertical display, while its outstanding fragrance makes it a favourite for outdoor living spaces. Whether trained over a pergola, climbing a garden wall, or framing an entrance, this award-winning English rose delivers months of colour, fragrance, and timeless garden elegance.

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Mature height
3–4.5 m
Mature width
1.5–2.5 m
Spacing
2–3 m
Evergreen/Deciduous
Deciduous
Foliage
Apricot buds opening to soft apricot, buff, and creamy yellow double blooms with glossy green foliage
Flowering Period & Fruit Development/Harvest
Late Spring to Autumn
Sun tolerance
Full Sun
Maintenance
Moderate; train new canes horizontally along supports to maximise flowering. Deadhead spent blooms to encourage repeat flowering, prune in late winter, feed regularly with a quality rose fertiliser during the growing season, and water deeply during prolonged dry periods.
Root System
Deep, fibrous, non-invasive root system suitable for planting against walls, pergolas, arches, fences, and other climbing structures.