Key facts
- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Dame Judi Dench is an English rose from David Austin, dated 2009 in one source and 2017 in another. It is a shrub rose with apricot flowers and a strong tea scent. It fits well into a sunny mixed border where warm-coloured, fragrant flowers are wanted.
Dame Judi Dench traits
- Apricot flowers
- Strong tea fragrance
- Shrub rose bred by David Austin
Good for
- Mixed borders
- Fragrant planting
- Cut flowers
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dame Judi Dench this page | — | Shrub | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Andrewsii | — | Shrub | — |
| Aphrodite | — | Shrub | — |
| Ballerina | — | Shrub | — |
| Blanche Double de Coubert | — | Shrub | — |
| Boscobel | — | Shrub | — |
Dame Judi Dench FAQ
What kind of rose is Dame Judi Dench?
Dame Judi Dench is an English rose from David Austin, dated 2009 in one source and 2017 in another. It is a shrub rose with apricot flowers and a strong tea scent.
How does Dame Judi Dench compare with other rose varieties?
Dame Judi Dench: shrub. Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Andrewsii, Aphrodite. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Dame Judi Dench good for?
Dame Judi Dench is grown for mixed borders, fragrant planting, cut flowers.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
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- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.