Desdemona

Peachy pink buds open to beautiful, white, chalice-shaped blooms, with a pinkish hue. The incurved petals create an arresting interplay of light and shadow. The strong Old Rose fragrance has hints of almond blossom, cucumber and lemon zest. It forms a most attractive neat, rounded, bushy shrub. Named after the tragic heroine of Shakespeare’s Othello.

Perfect for: Rose hedges, mixed borders and containers

Characteristics: Good for cutting, repeat flowering and strong old rose scent

Where to plant: Full and partial sun, any soil