Rosa Gertrude Jekyll (English Rose)
Fabulously scented with an old-rose fragrance, English Rose Gertrude Jekyll produces clusters of the most beautiful, large, fully double flowers of rich glowing pink. Introduced in 1986 by David Austin, this beauty won the 2002 James Mason Award from the Royal National Rose Society and is considered one of the finest creations of David Austin.
Fabulously scented with an old-rose fragrance, English Rose Gertrude Jekyll produces clusters of the most beautiful, large, fully double flowers of rich glowing pink. Introduced in 1986 by David Austin, this beauty won the 2002 James Mason Award from the Royal National Rose Society and is considered one of the finest creations of David Austin.
Requirements
| Hardiness | 4 – 8 |
|---|---|
| Heat Zones | 1 – 9 |
| Climate Zones | 1, 1A, 1B, 2, 2A, 2B, 3, 3A, 3B, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, H1 |
| Plant Type | Climbers, Roses, Shrubs |
| Plant Family | Rosa – Climbing Roses, Rosa – English Roses, Rosa – Shrub Roses, Rosa – Roses |
| Exposure | Full Sun, Partial Sun |
| Season of Interest | Spring (Mid,Late)Summer (Early,Mid,Late)Fall |
| Height | 5' – 10' (150cm – 3m) |
| Spread | 3' – 4' (90cm – 120cm) |
| Spacing | 36″ – 48″ (90cm – 120cm) |
| Water Needs | Average |
| Maintenance | Average |
| Soil Type | Chalk, Clay, Loam, Sand |
| Soil pH | Acid, Alkaline, Neutral |
| Soil Drainage | Moist but Well-Drained, Well-Drained |
| Characteristics | Cut Flowers, Fragrant, Plant of Merit, Showy |
| Attracts | Butterflies |
| Garden Uses | Arbors, Pergolas, Trellises, Beds and Borders, Hedges and Screens, Patio and Containers, Wall-Side Borders, Walls and Fences |
| Garden Styles | City and Courtyard, Informal and Cottage |