The rose was named in honour of legendary British actress, Dame Judi Dench.

Its flowers are 4 to 5 in (100–130 mm) in diameter, with a cupped, ruffled, very full bloom form and a button eye.

[1][2][3] David C. H. Austin (1926–2018) was an award-winning rose breeder, nursery owner and writer from Shropshire, England.

When he was young, he was attracted to the beauty of old garden roses, especially the Gallicas, the Centifolias and the Damasks, which were popular in nineteenth century France.

The new rose was named in honour of legendary British actress, Dame Judi Dench.