Overview
Uses: Climbing walls, arches, fences, obelisks and pillars; vertical accents; informal screening; cutting gardens; large specimen rose.
Benefits: A modern David Austin English climbing rose, Bathsheba clothes walls and arches in very full, quartered blooms of apricot and soft peach, carried on healthy, upright canes. A strong myrrh fragrance and reliable repeat flowering make it a romantic, hard-working climber that can also be grown as a large shrub.
USDA Hardiness Zones: 5–9
Sun: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Life Cycle: Deciduous Shrub
Growth Habit: Climbing — upright, bushy canes for walls and arches.
Bloom Color: Apricot, Peach
Mature Height: 8–10 feet
Mature Width: 4–6 feet
Bloom Season: Late spring through fall
Growth Rate: Moderate
Summary
Bathsheba turns a wall, arch, or fence into a romantic, fragrant centerpiece.
Its large, very double blooms — packed with well over a hundred petals — open in soft apricot and peach tones with a pinkish-cream reverse, arranged in the old-fashioned quartered form David Austin roses are loved for. A strong myrrh fragrance, warmed by honey and tea, carries on the air, and the flowers repeat from late spring through fall.
Introduced in 2016, Bathsheba is an upright, healthy climber that can reach eight to ten feet against a support, or be kept as a large freestanding shrub. Its combination of classic flower form, color, and fragrance on a manageable, well-behaved climber makes it one of the most sought-after modern English roses.
Care
David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose Care
Plant Bathsheba in full sun, with light afternoon shade tolerated, in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost. Provide a sturdy wall, arch, fence, or pillar to train it on from the start.
Water deeply and regularly, especially while establishing and in dry spells. Feed with a slow release fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush to support strong canes and repeat bloom.
Train the main canes outward and tie them in to encourage flowering along their length. Deadhead through the season, and prune in late winter by shortening side shoots and removing old or weak wood.
Size
What Size is the David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose for Sale Online?
Our David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose ships in a greenhouse-grade grow pot and is appropriately sized for its container at the time of shipment. If you have specific sizing or planting questions, please contact us.
How Large Does David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose Grow?
Grown as a climber, Bathsheba reaches about 8 to 10 feet tall and 4 to 6 feet wide on a support, and can also be maintained as a large freestanding shrub of around 5 feet. Its eventual size depends on the structure you give it and how you prune.
Additional Information
What is the botanical name of David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose?
The botanical name is Rosa 'Auschimblee' (PP30756). It is a David Austin English climbing rose introduced in 2016. Browse more in our roses collection.
What are some common names for this plant?
It is commonly known simply as Bathsheba, and is often described as a David Austin English climbing rose.
How tall does Bathsheba climb, and what support does it need?
As a climber it reaches about 8 to 10 feet and looks best trained on a wall, arch, fence, or pillar. Tie the main canes in and train them outward to encourage flowering all along their length.
Can Bathsheba be grown as a shrub instead of a climber?
Yes. Left unsupported and pruned, it can be kept as a large freestanding shrub of around 5 feet. Trained on a structure, it performs as a climber. See more options in our flowering vines and climbing plants collection.
