Gertrude Jekyll

(Ausbord)

Category: English Roses (English Rose Collection)
Bred By: David Austin
Colour: Deep Pink
Flower Type: Double/Full Bloom
Size: Medium Shrub, Short Climber (4.5 ft. x 3.5 ft.) (6-8 ft as a climber)
Hardiness: Very Hardy
Fragrance: Old rose Strong
Repeating: Excellent

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The flowers of this rose start as perfect little scrolled buds and soon open into the most beautiful, large, rosette-shaped flowers of rich glowing pink. The growth is upright and vigorous and in every way reliable. 

The most outstanding characteristic of this lovely rose is its beautiful and perfectly-balanced Old Rose scent. This is often described as being the quintessential old rose fragrance. 

The foliage and growth are similar to that of a Portland Rose, with the typical Portland widely-spaced leaflets. It forms a medium sized shrub which is robust and free flowering. 

Gertrude Jekyll was a famous garden designer, who has had a profound effect on the style of English gardens of the present day.  

Winner of the 'James Mason award' 2002 from the Royal National Rose Society.