Botanical profile

English rose 'Gentle Hermione'

Latin name
Rosa 'Gentle Hermione'
Common name
English rose ‘Gentle Hermione’
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Gentle Hermione', commonly known as the 'Gentle Hermione' English rose, is a David Austin style variety cherished for its romantic grace and enchanting fragrance. Its rounded and harmonious bushy habit bears large, perfectly formed rosette double flowers, a pure pink delicately deeper in the center and softening to a pale pink at the periphery. Highly fragrant, they diffuse a rich and classic old rose scent, deep and enveloping. Profuse from early summer until the first frosts, this rose offers an elegant presence in beds, borders, or low hedges. Its medium green glossy foliage highlights the delicacy of the petals and ensures a beautiful overall appearance. Rosa 'Gentle Hermione' attracts pollinating insects and brings softness, refinement, and romance to landscape designs.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, keep the soil slightly moist without overwatering
Fertilization
Compost in the spring and rose fertilizer during the season
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
'-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Pale pink
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Rounded bushy
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.2 m)
Width
4 ft (1.2 m)
Growth rate
Average
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

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