{"product_id":"david-austin®-bathsheba™climbing-rose","title":"David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose","description":"\u003ch3 class=\"product-essentials--title ProductHeading__title\"\u003e\n  \u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/David_Austin_Rose_Logo_240x240.png?v=1780753801\" alt=\"Almanac Planting Co: David Austin Rose logo\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing walls, arches, fences, obelisks and pillars; vertical accents; informal screening; cutting gardens; large specimen rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBenefits:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUSDA Hardiness Zones:\u003c\/strong\u003e 5–9\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSun:\u003c\/strong\u003e Full Sun to Partial Shade\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLife Cycle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deciduous Shrub\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Habit:\u003c\/strong\u003e Climbing — upright, bushy canes for walls and arches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Color:\u003c\/strong\u003e Apricot, Peach\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8–10 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMature Width:\u003c\/strong\u003e 4–6 feet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBloom Season:\u003c\/strong\u003e Late spring through fall\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowth Rate:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSummary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBathsheba turns a wall, arch, or fence into a romantic, fragrant centerpiece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIntroduced 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCare\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDavid Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose Care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWater deeply and regularly, especially while establishing and in dry spells. Feed with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/slow-release-fertilizer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eslow release fertilizer\u003c\/a\u003e in early spring and again after the first flush to support strong canes and repeat bloom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTrain 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSize\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Size is the David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose for Sale Online?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/pages\/contact\" title=\"Contact Almanac Planting Co\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003econtact us\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow Large Does David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose Grow?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGrown 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAdditional Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the botanical name of David Austin® Bathsheba™ Climbing Rose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe botanical name is \u003cem\u003eRosa\u003c\/em\u003e 'Auschimblee' (PP30756). It is a David Austin English climbing rose introduced in 2016. Browse more in our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/roses\"\u003eroses\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are some common names for this plant?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is commonly known simply as Bathsheba, and is often described as a David Austin English climbing rose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow tall does Bathsheba climb, and what support does it need?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan Bathsheba be grown as a shrub instead of a climber?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/collections\/vines-and-climbers\"\u003eflowering vines and climbing plants\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Almanac Planting Co","offers":[{"title":"3 Gallon \/ Ship ASAP","offer_id":47314717671586,"sku":"PN-DABCR-3-1yr","price":89.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0586\/9374\/6850\/files\/DavidAustinRoseBathsheba.jpg?v=1780756342","url":"https:\/\/almanacplanting.com\/products\/david-austin%c2%ae-bathsheba%e2%84%a2climbing-rose","provider":"Almanac Planting Co","version":"1.0","type":"link"}