Lady Judi Dench (Ausquaker)

The 'Dame Judi Dench' rose (Ausquaker), named after the iconic British actress, is a true star in any garden. This David Austin creation, introduced in 2017, enchants with its warm apricot color that subtly fades to softer shades at the edges. Its lush, deeply filled rosettes with ruffled petals and a charming button eye are a feast for the eyes. But it is the unique fragrance that truly makes it special: a refined tea aroma with surprisingly fresh top notes of kiwi and cucumber, a modern twist on a classic rose scent.

This versatile English rose combines healthy growth with an unprecedented abundance of blooms, from early summer well into autumn. With its elegant, slightly curved stems and glossy green, disease-resistant foliage, the 'Dame Judi Dench' is an ideal choice for various garden uses. It thrives beautifully as a large, richly flowering shrub rose of 150 cm, but can also grow into a charming small climbing rose up to 300 cm against a pergola, wall, or fence. Even on a north-facing wall or in partial shade, it will surprise you with its beauty, and as a cut rose, it brings its charm indoors.

At Belle Époque Rose Nursery in Aalsmeer, you buy the 'Dame Judi Dench' rose directly from the grower. With over 40 years of family experience, we guarantee you a strong, healthy plant, grown with passion and sustainable methods. We ensure that every rose leaving our nursery gets the best start to grow into a lush showpiece in your garden, providing years of joy and beauty.

110-125cm

Continuous flowering

Sun to partial shade (preferably 5–6 hours of sun per day).

Refined tea perfume with overtones of kiwi and cucumber.

Roses in pots

A potted rose is a rose plant that has already been grown in a pot and is delivered with a well-developed root system. These roses are ready to be planted directly in the garden or in a larger pot, without having to wait for root growth. This makes the potted rose ideal for planting throughout the year, especially from May through October.

Roses with bare roots

Bare-root roses – also called root roses – are rose plants delivered without a pot or soil. These roses are dormant and can be planted directly in open ground. The best time to plant a root rose is in autumn or early spring, when the soil is still moist and the temperature mild.

At Belle Epoque we supply bare-root roses from November through April. Thanks to the well-developed root system and the right planting conditions, these roses grow vigorously into healthy and bloom-rich bushes or climbing roses.

Products are shipped directly from the nursery every Monday and Wednesday. By delivering only twice a week, we reduce logistical emissions and optimise our processes. This benefits both the quality of our products and the climate.