Skip to content
  • Blog
    • Bathsheba
    • Bathsheba
    • Bathsheba
    • Bathsheba

    Bathsheba

    (Auschimbley) English Climbing Rose Bred By David Austin
        • Delivered without foliage or soil
        • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
        • Traditionally, Planted in dormancy in the winter months (October-April)
        • Planting bare roots in the winter allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
        • Cost-effective, particularly when planted on mass.
        • Established root ball
        • Arrives in our signature recyclable pot
        • Planting advised as soon as possible depending on weather conditions
        • Includes generous soil and controlled-release rose food
        • Perfect for gifting
        • Adds instant blooms when planted in summer
        Email me when back in stock
          Description
          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. There is a superb floral myrrh fragrance, with hints of honey and Tea. It forms a short, vigorous climber. The name was inspired by the heroine of Thomas Hardy’s Far from the Madding Crowd.
          Characteristics
          • Colour: Apricot
          • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
          • Fragrance: Medium-strong,Myrrh
          • Bloom Size: Large
          • Family: English Climbing Rose
          • Size: Short Climber
          • Height: 3m
          • Breeder: David Austin
          • Year of Introduction: 2016
          Location
          • 6ft Wall or Fence
          • Doorway
          • Obelisk or Pillar
          • Standard Arch
          Growing conditions
          • East, South, West Facing
          • Full Sunlight
          • All soil types
          Behind the name
          The name 'Bathsheba' was inspired by the spirited heroine of Thomas Hardy's Far From the Madding Crowd.
          Bathsheba inspiration

          From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

            How to plant a climbing rose
            Frequently asked questions

            Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

            Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

            Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

            Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

            We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. That’s the David Austin promise. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

            Call us on 01902 376300

            Email us [email protected]

            • Monday–Friday
              8:30am — 6:00pm
            • Saturday
              8:30am — 4:30pm
            • Sunday
              Closed
            Are you in the right place?