The Rosa The Shepherdess is a delicate and graceful English rose introduced by David Austin, admired for its soft apricot-pink blooms with a light, fresh fragrance. The flowers are neatly cupped and produced in small clusters, creating a refined and airy presence in the garden. This rose offers good repeat flowering and a compact, tidy growth habit, making it particularly well-suited for front borders, pots, or smaller garden spaces. The Shepherdess is an elegant choice for those seeking subtle beauty and gentle charm.

Why we like it

• Soft apricot-pink blooms

• Light, fresh fragrance

• Compact and graceful habit

What to know

• Prefers a sunny position

• Grows best in fertile, well-drained soil

• Water deeply and consistently in dry weather

• Deadhead to encourage more blooms

• Prune lightly in late winter or early spring

Flower colour
Soft apricot-pink

Flowering months
June, July, August, September

Height and Spread
100 cm height × 100 cm spread

Our 5 Year Guarantee
All our roses come with a 5-year guarantee and are grown here in Ireland. We will only supply you with quality roses with exceptional health.