"Jude The Obscure" is bred by Davis Austin (UK, 1989). The breeder says about this rose: "Its flowers are very large and of incurved chalice shape. Their color is a pleasing medium yellow on the inside of the petals and a paler yellow on the outside. It has excellent, strong and almost completely disease-free growth. This rose is particularly fine in a dry climate, although it may ball in the rain. A very strong, unusual and delicious fragrance with a fruity note reminiscent of guava and sweet white wine. Named after the character in Thomas Hardy’s novel. 4 ft. x 4 ft. or 8 ft. as a climber ". We simply can't argue with Mr. Austin. This rose is indeed magnificent. So: - shrub English Rose Collection - medium yellow, apricot, cream shading colour, lighter reverse. - 55 to 70 petals. - full, borne mostly solitary or in small clusters, globular bloom form. - blooms in flushes throughout the season. - height of up to 4' (up to 120 cm) - width of up tp 4' (up to 120 cm). - as a climber - 8' or 250 cm. - very disease resistant indeed. - Zone 5 to 10. Use minimal pruning, otherwise the growth will be diminished.
