Position

Sun exposure:
Dappled shade, full shade, full sun
Aspect:
East facing, south facing, west facing
Position in border:
Middle

Soil

Prefers rich soil:
Chalky / Alkaline / Clay / Heavy / Moist / Well Drained / Light / Sandy

Rosa 'Desdemona' is a gorgeous old rose with goblet-shaped blooms of the palest pink that emit a strong almond-lemon fragrance.

This bushy shrub rose is ideal for growing at at the middle of borders, close to the front, or alone in a large pot or container.

For best results, prepare the soil well before planting, and mulch yearly with well-rotted manure or garden compost. Deadhead the spent blooms of Rosa 'Desdemona' to prolong flowering.

Plant calendar

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Rosa ‘Desdemona’ and wildlife

Rosa ‘Desdemona’ has no particular known value to wildlife in the UK.

Is Rosa ‘Desdemona’ poisonous?

Rosa ‘Desdemona’ has no toxic effects reported.

No reported toxicity to:
Is not known to attract Birds
Birds
Is not known to attract Cats
Cats
Is not known to attract Dogs
Dogs
Is not known to attract Horses
Horses
Is not known to attract Livestock
Livestock
Is not known to attract People
People
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