Rose - Jude the Obscure

Common Name:
Rose 'Jude the Obscure'

Description:
Rose 'Jude the Obscure' is a distinguished English shrub rose bred by David Austin, introduced in 1995. This variety is celebrated for its large, chalice-shaped blooms with incurved petals. The flowers display a captivating apricot hue on the inside, transitioning to a paler apricot-yellow on the outside. They emit a strong, fruity fragrance reminiscent of guava and sweet white wine, sometimes with a citrus undertone. The plant forms a bushy, upright shrub with light green foliage. 'Jude the Obscure' is a repeat bloomer, offering multiple flushes of flowers from late spring through autumn. In Melbourne's climate, this rose thrives in full sun and well-drained soil. Regular deadheading encourages continuous blooming, and annual winter pruning helps maintain its shape and vigor. This versatile rose is ideal for beds, borders, and containers, bringing both beauty and fragrance to any garden setting.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.5 – 2 meters
• Width: 1.25 – 1.75 meters

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Apricot (inside petals)
• Pale Apricot-Yellow (outside petals)

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Scented Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Suitable for Cut Flowers

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans
• May cause mild stomach upset if ingested by pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Catmint (Nepeta)
• White Alyssum
• Geraniums