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.

Large shrub rose (1 - 1.5 m); Small climbing rose (2 - 3 m)

Continuous flowering

Sun to part shade (5+ hours of sun per day).

Strong, with warm notes of almond, lemon and classic rose.

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.