Botanical profile

English rose 'Gertrude Jekyll'

Latin name
Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll'
Common name
English rose 'Gertrude Jekyll'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll', an iconic English rose of old-fashioned style, is renowned for its large, very double, intense pink flowers with an exceptionally powerful fragrance. Its tightly packed petals form opulent rosettes with classic charm, evoking the most refined old roses. Its rich, typically "old rose" fragrance is one of its greatest assets, particularly appreciated near terraces and pathways. Very floriferous and repeat-flowering, it produces generous clusters throughout the season. Its vigorous and naturally upright habit can be grown as a large, structured shrub or lightly espaliered. Its dense, healthy dark green foliage highlights the intensity of the color while offering good general resistance. Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' brings romance, olfactory intensity, and timeless elegance to the garden while actively attracting pollinating insects.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Moderate, regular watering during dry periods
Fertilization
Compost in the spring and rose fertilizer during the season
Soil type
Rich, well-drained soil
Minimum temperature
-29°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
June to September
Flower color
Bright pink
Fruiting
Red rose hips in late season if faded flowers are left on
Foliage color
Green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Bushy, vigorous to climbing
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4.9 ft (1.5 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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