English climbing rose bred by David Austin
Bathsheba
Bathsheba
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Bathsheba is a climbing rose with large rosette flowers in soft apricot, pale yellow and creamy tones, refined myrrh fragrance and repeat flowering throughout the season. Created by David Austin, it forms an elegant climber suitable for arches, walls, pergolas and romantic garden planting.
Choose it if you want a fragrant climbing rose with luminous colour, graceful movement and a garden presence that feels romantic, expressive and quietly unforgettable.
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Full description:
Bathsheba is one of those roses that feels more like a character than a variety. Created by David Austin and named after the heroine from Far from the Madding Crowd, it carries something of her spirit: independent, elegant and impossible to overlook without ever asking for attention.
In the story, Bathsheba leaves a lasting impression not through extravagance but through presence — and this rose seems to follow the same path. Apricot-yellow buds slowly unfold into abundant rosettes filled with petals, revealing a soft harmony of apricot-pink, pale yellow and creamy outer petals that together create a warm apricot glow.
The flowers have something beautifully old-fashioned about them, almost peony-like in appearance, while their refined fragrance introduces another layer of character. Notes of myrrh softened with touches of honey and tea create a fragrance that feels elegant rather than overpowering — the kind of scent discovered rather than announced.
As a vigorous medium-sized climber, Bathsheba brings movement and softness to vertical spaces. Flowering repeatedly throughout the season, it dresses arches, pergolas and walls with a quiet sense of romance. This is one of those roses we imagine becoming part of the garden story itself — returning each year with the same calm confidence that made its namesake unforgettable.
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Characteristics:
Type: climbing rose
Creator: David Austin
Colour: apricot-pink, pale yellow and creamy tones
Flower: large rosette flowers with a peony-like appearance
Fragrance: refined myrrh fragrance with notes of honey and tea
Flowering: repeat flowering throughout the season
Height at maturity: approximately 200–250 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 120–150 cm
Use: arches, pergolas, walls, romantic gardens, vertical planting
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Is Bathsheba strongly fragrant?
Bathsheba has a refined and distinctive fragrance with notes of myrrh, honey and tea.
Does Bathsheba repeat flower?
Yes. Bathsheba flowers repeatedly throughout the season.
Where does Bathsheba grow best?
Its climbing habit makes it especially suitable for arches, pergolas, walls and places where vertical structure adds atmosphere to the garden.
What does the rose look like on delivery?
The appearance of the rose depends on the season and the natural stage of growth. For clear explanations, see What roses look like on delivery →
What should I do after planting?
Water deeply after planting and keep the soil lightly moist during the first weeks. For step-by-step guidance, see the planting guide →
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