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    • Jude the Obscure™
    • Jude the Obscure™
    • Jude the Obscure™
    • Jude the Obscure™
    • Jude the Obscure™
    • Jude the Obscure™

    Jude the Obscure™

    (Ausjo) English Shrub 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.
      Description
      A very free-flowering rose, bearing very large, incurved, chalice-shaped flowers. The petals are medium yellow on the inside and pale yellow on the outside. Its outstanding fragrance is extremely strong with a delicious fruity note reminiscent of guava and sweet white wine. It forms an upright shrub, with bushy growth and light green leaves. David Austin, 1995.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Soft yellow
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
      • Fragrance: Strong,Fruity
      • Bloom Size: Large
      • Family: English Shrub Rose
      • Size: Medium Shrub
      • Height: 125cm
      • Width: 110cm
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 1995
      Location
      • Cutting
      • Mixed Border
      • Pots & Containers
      • Rose Border
      Growing conditions
      • East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • All soil types
      Behind the name
      Named after the character in Thomas Hardy’s novel of the same name.
      How to plant a shrub 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.

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