Bathsheba® David Austin® English Climbing Rose

Elegant, romantic, and wonderfully fragrant, Bathsheba® is one of David Austin's most captivating English climbing roses. Introduced in 2016, this exceptional variety enchants with its large, richly petaled blooms in warm shades of apricot, soft peach, and creamy buff. Its graceful climbing habit, repeat flowering, and unforgettable fragrance make Bathsheba® a breathtaking addition to arches, pergolas, walls, and cottage gardens.

The beautifully quartered blooms open from pointed apricot buds into magnificent, deeply cupped rosettes filled with over 170 delicately arranged petals. As the flowers mature, the warm apricot center softens to creamy peach and buff on the outer petals, creating a luminous two-tone effect that glows in the garden. Produced generously along upright, vigorous canes, the blooms appear repeatedly from late spring through fall.

One of Bathsheba®'s most remarkable qualities is its strong myrrh fragrance, enriched with delicate notes of honey. The rich perfume fills the garden with warmth and sweetness, making this variety especially rewarding when planted near patios, seating areas, or garden entrances.

Its naturally upright, bushy climbing habit makes Bathsheba® easy to train on trellises, fences, pergolas, pillars, and arches. Healthy foliage, abundant flowering, and classic English rose beauty have quickly made it one of David Austin's most admired modern climbers.

Key Features

Feature	Details
Rose Type	English Climbing Rose
Breeder	David Austin®
Variety	Bathsheba® ('AUSchimbley') PP30,756
Year Introduced	2016
Flower Color	Apricot, Soft Peach & Creamy Buff
Bloom Size	Large
Bloom Form	Quartered, Very Double English Rosette
Petal Count	170+ Petals
Fragrance	Strong Myrrh with Honey Notes
Flowering Habit	Repeat Blooming
Growth Habit	Upright, Bushy Medium Climber
Disease Resistance	Good
Special Features	Extremely Full Blooms • Outstanding Fragrance • Excellent Repeat Flowering

Growing Information

Requirement	Details
Light Needs	Full Sun
USDA Hardiness Zones	5–11
Mature Height	10–12'+
Mature Width	4–6'
Plant Spacing	4–6' Apart
Training	Ideal for Arches, Pergolas, Walls, Fences, Trellises & Pillars

Ideal Uses

✔ Arches & Garden Entrances
✔ Pergolas
✔ Walls & Fences
✔ Trellises & Pillars
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ English Garden Designs
✔ Fragrance Gardens

Recommended Growing Regions

Bathsheba® performs exceptionally well in:

Northeast
Mid-Atlantic
Midwest
Southeast
Southwest
West Coast
Pacific Northwest
Intermountain West

Behind the Name

Bathsheba® is named after the beautiful and independent heroine from Thomas Hardy's classic novel, Far from the Madding Crowd. The rose reflects her strength, grace, and timeless beauty through its elegant blooms and captivating fragrance.

Why You'll Love Bathsheba®

Magnificent apricot and soft peach blooms with over 170 petals
Rich myrrh fragrance complemented by warm honey notes
Elegant climbing habit perfect for arches, pergolas, and trellises
Repeat flowering provides spectacular blooms from spring through fall
Large, quartered English rosettes with classic David Austin charm
Healthy, vigorous growth with excellent garden performance
Creates breathtaking vertical displays in romantic landscapes
A stunning David Austin® climber that combines exceptional beauty, fragrance, and timeless English elegance

Transform your garden with the graceful beauty of Bathsheba®, one of David Austin's finest English climbing roses. With its luxurious apricot blooms, unforgettable fragrance, and vigorous climbing habit, Bathsheba® creates a spectacular display of romance and elegance that will be admired throughout the growing season for years to come.