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