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Bathsheba (Auschimbley)
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climber · 2016

Bathsheba

Rosa 'Auschimbley'

David Austin✦ Medium-strong fragrance

10 ft

Height

Repeat

Blooming

Shade OK

Light

5–11

Zone

Plant & Flower Traits

Rose type

climber

Bloom size

Large (3.5-5 inches)

Bloom habit

Generous clusters of shallowly cupped rosettes.

Petal count

170+

Flowering

Repeat flowering

Habit

Short, vigorous climber

Color

apricot

Fragrance

Medium-strong

Foliage

Green

Fragrance Notes

Superb floral myrrh fragrance with hints of honey and tea.

Color Description

A blend of subtle apricot-pink and soft yellow, giving an overall impression of rich apricot with creamy outer petals.

🌱 Growth & Garden Habits

Height

10 ft

Spread

2-4 ft

Soil

Rich, fertile, moist, well-drained, loamy soil with organic matter and a neutral to slightly acidic pH.

Hardiness Zone

Zone 5–11

Disease Resistance

Good air movement helps keep disease at bay.

🌿 Care Guide

Watering

Water thoroughly at the base 2-3 times per week until established; provide supplemental water during dry spells.

Fertilizer

Feed in spring and after the first bloom with an organic fertilizer.

Pruning

Prune in late winter while dormant by removing weak, spindly canes and thinning older, less productive canes.

Pests & Diseases

Provide good air movement to discourage black spot.

🧬 Pedigree

Not publicly disclosed

🏆 Awards & Recognition

None specified

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