Gertrude Jekyll RoseDavid Austin English Roses
Gertrude Jekyll Rose, one of the prettier of the David Austin Roses. These pink English roses are heavily scented, and an excellent choice for your garden.
Named for a British garden designer (Miss Jekyll 1843-1942) She had a profound effect on present-day gardens. By example, she was able to show how much better garden designs were by grouping plants with color in mind. The fragrance of this rose is very intense, the flowers have that old-rose look. The disease-resistant, hardy, shrub rose does well in all types of landscapes.
Hybridizer David Austin 1986 Blooms The blooms of these David Austin Roses are a rich, glowing Pink with 40 petals. The flowers get 4-5" They are typical English roses.
Growth habits Grows tall, vigorous, upright, can be somewhat lanky (best to keep it trimmed to a shorter height) Nice used as a Shrub rose. Foliage Medium size with a medium green matte Fragrance A strong Damask Old-Rose fragrance
Awards 2002 National Rose Society James Mason Award Hardiness Zone 5-10
This lovely English rose can grow tall (5-6 ft.) in cooler climates, and can get somewhat lanky, so it will look best if kept trimmed to a height of 2-3'. It works well for
shrub roses.
or planted in a mixed border. Warmer climates will get a much taller rose, that can be treated as a climber. The repeat bloom, and heavy damask rose scent make it a good rose for your garden.
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