Large full cupped blooms of deep crimson which fade to deep purple. Highly Fragrant. Vigorous thorny shrub with an upright habit. Best grown in an open position. Size: 1.5m x 1m.
Othello
From £18.95
About Othello rose:
| Rose Group | Shrub Rose |
| Breeder | Austin |
| Date of Introduction | 1986 |
| Colour | Crimson |
| Flower Form | Double |
| Height | Medium |
| Flowering Period | Repeat |
| Fragrance | Strong |
| Disease Resistance | Good |
| Hardiness Zone | 6 -what’s this? |
Named Rose
More about English Roses:
English Roses are hybrids of old roses and modern roses bred by David Austin. These blend the best from both old and new. They have a mix of old rose shapes and scents but with the repeat flowering, extended colour range and more compact habit of more modern varieties. Their increasing popularity is certainly a hallmark of success.
Pruning Guide: Prune in February/ March. Prune very lightly in the first year, reducing stems by no more than 1/3. In subsequent years, growths can be reduced by up to 1/2 to leave a beautifully shapely plant.
Read our blog on how to prepare the ground for your bareroot Othello rose, or for more information on caring for and pruning repeat-flowering shrub roses, visit the RHS website.
And don’t forget, we also stock a variety of excellent rose care products to ensure you get the best from your roses. Browse our rose care products here.
We are completely sold out of potted stock of this rose for 2026. The next buying opportunity is bareroot for autumn/winter delivery.
