Desdemona (Awakening)

English Rose · Strongly Fragrant · Repeat Blooming · White · Shrub/Climbing Rose (up to 3m)
€24,85 per plant incl. BTW

Desdemona (Awakening)

English Rose · Strongly Fragrant · Repeat Blooming · White · Shrub/Climbing Rose (up to 3m)
€24,85 per plant
Inclusief BTW
Blooms in June – October!
Orders placed on Sun–Sun ship on Wednesday, on Wed–Fri on Monday, and on the weekend on Tuesday.
Order by Wednesday — delivery time next week
Roses with bare root
€24,85
Can be planted year-round. Immediate results visible.
Potted roses
€29,95
Cheaper alternative. Plant in autumn or early spring.
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Rosa Desdemona is een geurige Engelse roos van David Austin met lichtroze kelkvormige bloemen en een sterke geur. Exclusief bij Belle Epoque.

Plant properties

Desdemona (Awakening) at a glance

Sun exposure
At least 6 hours of sun
Height
Large shrub rose (1 - 1.5 m); Small climbing rose (2 - 3 m)
Blooming period
June – October
Scent
Strong classic rose scent with fruity undertones
Winter hardiness
Fully winter hardy
Repeat flowering
Yes
About Desdemona (Awakening)

The 'Desdemona' (Auskindling) by David Austin, a true gem among English roses, enchants with its elegant, cup-shaped flowers that open into beautifully full rosettes. The pure, soft white shade, with a subtle hint of light pink at the heart, exudes timeless refinement. This rose is not only a feast for the eyes but also a delight for the nose: its rich and complex fragrance, with warm undertones of almond, lemon, and the classic rose, fills your garden with an unforgettable atmosphere. Thanks to its exceptional repeat blooming, you can enjoy an abundance of this fragrant beauty from June well into autumn.

With its compact yet vigorous growth habit, ranging from a generous shrub to a small climbing rose (1.5-3 meters), 'Desdemona' is surprisingly versatile. Plant it in borders for a lush appearance, along paths to let its scent unfold, or as an impressive focal point in a large pot on your terrace. Its beautiful flowers are also excellent as cut roses, allowing you to enjoy its unmatched charm and fragrance indoors as well.

At Belle Époque Rose Nursery, a family business with over 40 years of passion and expertise, we cultivate every 'Desdemona' rose with the utmost care and dedication. Directly from our nursery in Aalsmeer, you receive a strong, healthy plant ready to enrich your garden. We guarantee sustainable cultivation and professional knowledge, ensuring a rose that blooms for years and exceeds your expectations.

Care & Plants
Plant the 'Desdemona' rose preferably in the fall (October-November) or early spring (March-April) for the best start. Choose a sunny location with at least 6 hours of sun per day and well-draining, nutrient-rich soil. Dig a spacious planting hole, enrich the soil with compost, and ensure the graft union is just below ground level. For potted plants, the rose can be planted year-round, provided it is frost-free.
Prune the 'Desdemona' in early spring (February-March), when the worst frost has passed. Remove dead, diseased, or crossing branches and cut back the remaining branches to 3-5 buds. During the flowering season, regularly removing spent flowers encourages continuous and abundant new blooms.
Water the 'Desdemona' regularly during dry periods, especially in the first growing season. For optimal flowering and healthy growth, annual fertilization in spring with special rose fertilizer is essential. A mulch layer of compost or well-rotted manure helps keep the soil moist and provides the rose with gradual nutrition.
Directly from the grower
No middleman. Directly from our nursery in Aalsmeer to your garden.
40+ years of experience
Belle Époque has been growing the strongest roses for Europe for over four decades.
Careful shipping
Specially packaged for optimal arrival. Shipped twice a week.
Live plant guarantee
Satisfied or your money back. We stand behind every plant we deliver.
Forty years of nothing but roses
Aalsmeer · since 1982

Forty years of nothing but roses

Belle Époque is a family business, not a wholesaler. From our greenhouses in Aalsmeer, we have been growing only roses for over four decades — and every plant we send out is personally selected by us. This way, you receive not a catalog rose, but a plant ready to grow.

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Marieke V.
March 12, 2025
Geverifieerde aankoop

"Beautiful climbing rose, bloomed abundantly in the very first year! Well packaged and exactly what I expected based on the description. Belle Époque truly delivers top quality."

Hans de Koster
February 3, 2025
Geverifieerde aankoop

"The rose is well packaged and looks beautiful. Fast delivery, and the personal advice via email was very valuable — I wasn’t sure where to plant it."

Sophie B.
January 18, 2025
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"Amazing quality & service. I ordered two New Dawns and they are developing beautifully in the garden. Fast shipping from Aalsmeer to Belgium — would absolutely order again."