Rosa Jude the Obscure (English Rose)

Whether grown as a large arching shrub or as a climber, English Rose Jude the Obscure (Ausjo) is one of the most magnificent sights with its superb, pale yellow and soft apricot, large chalice-shaped blossoms counting up to 70 petals! Prized for its deliciously strong fruity fragrance, which earned it an award, this rose should be planted near the house or close to a seating area or path, where its delicious perfume can be enjoyed at close quarters.

• Blooming in flushes from late spring to fall, it is free flowering with its fully double blooms providing a charming display against the mid-green foliage. A feast for the eyes!
• Received the Corona Regina Teodelinda Perfume Award in Monza, Italy
• Featuring a bushy, upright habit, this ravishing and vigorous shrub is an excellent repeat bloomer whose striking beauty allows it to be treated as a specimen plant in the landscape. It is also a superb addition to the border and creates a lovely fragrant hedge. Its medium size allows it to fit small gardens. It makes a good cut flower too!
• Grows up to 4 feet tall (120 cm) and across.
• Best grown in full sun or partial shade in rich, fertile, with adequate moisture, well-drained soils.
• Summer pruning will help to maintain the height and encourage quicker repeat flowering.
• Introduced by David Austin in 1995, ‘Jude the Obscure’ is known for its excellent disease resistance.
• This lovely rose was named after the character in Thomas Hardy’s novel.

David Austin’s English Roses combine Old Roses’ flower forms and perfume with the color range and repeat-flowering habits of modern roses. As a Rose breeder, David Austin’s achievement is marrying the romantic “English Rose” look with reliable garden performance, vigorous growth, full bushes, disease resistance, and prolific season-long bloom. Over 200 English Roses have been released since 1961, many receiving the highest rewards.