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Bathsheba

Rose 'Bathsheba'

Bathsheba

In growth

JFMAMJJASOND

In bloom

JFMAMJJASOND

Planting Guide

Spacing4-5 ft apart
Planting depthGraft union 1-2 inches below soil surface in cold climates
Chilling hours0
Life expectancy10+ years
Growth rateFast
Planted2023
BedTo Be Sorted

Growing Conditions

SunFull Sun
WaterAverage
Soil typeRich, loamy, well-draining
Soil pH6.0-6.5
Zones5-11
Native statusCultivar

Appearance

TypeVine
LeafOvate (Egg-shaped)
Foliage colourDark green
BloomApricot, yellow
FruitHip
EvergreenDeciduous

Root System

SystemFibrous/Adventitious Systems
MorphologyMixed Fine & Coarse
FunctionMixed Orders
PropagationHardwood or semi-hardwood cuttings

Wildlife & Safety

AttractsBees, Butterflies
DeerNot Resistant
ToxicityNon-toxic
EdibilityEdible
CompanionsNepeta, Salvia, Lavender, Clematis

Where it came from

GrowerDavid Austin
Bought atKulak's Nursery

Care

Water at base to prevent foliar disease.

Maintenance

Train canes horizontally to encourage lateral blooming.

Cleanup

Remove dead leaves and prune out dead canes in late winter.

Notes

David Austin English Climbing Rose.