Rose - David Austin® - Desdemona English Rose - Shrub Peachy pink buds open to beautiful, white, chalice-shaped blooms, with a pinkish hue. 52 petals per luscious bloom. Forms a most attractive neat, rounded, bushy shrub. Named after a Shakespearean character. From 2015. Scent: Desdemona rose has a Strong Old Rose fragrance with hints of almond blossom, cucumber and lemon zest. Repeat bloomer. Grows to 4‘T x 3’W. Zones 5-11.