Just a quick post to write how happy I am with my Desdemona rose, now in her second season. She is doing so well I have ordered a second.
I am really impressed by the amount of blooms she produces, and her excellent health in very trying wet conditions. She has such elegant white chalice shaped flowers delicately blushed pink that do not ball and are held quite upright. The leaves are also very handsome and the entire bush is well shaped.
I highly recommend this rose for similar conditions, as it is really thriving in my garden in the Blue Mountains Australia. I think like other English Roses, Desdemona responds well to deep waterings and the heavy spring rains ensured a tremendous amount of flowers in her Spring flush - just look at the number of buds in the fourth photo! The scent is fresh and citrusy and very pleasant though I didn’t find it that strong- perhaps that will come with a bit more time in the ground. Looking forward to seeing it look spectacular as it matures over the coming years, David Austin Roses often really started to show their brilliance in their fifth year.
