Description

An iconic English rose from David Austin, Gertrude Jekyll is a must-have for South London gardens. With its rich, glowing pink blooms and powerfully classic old rose scent, it delivers unbeatable fragrance and repeat flowering throughout the summer. This upright, bushy shrub works beautifully in borders or as a fragrant focal point near a seating area. For a romantic pairing, plant alongside catmint (Nepeta), foxgloves or hardy geraniums.

Plants supplied in a 6LTR growers pot.

Key Features & Care:

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  Mature Height: 1.2 – 1.5m (can be kept lower with pruning)


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  Mature Spread: 1.2m


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  Flower Colour: Rich rose pink


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  Flowering Period: Late spring to autumn (repeat flowering)


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  Foliage: Deciduous


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  Fragrant: Exceptionally – strong old rose scent


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  Growth Rate: Moderate


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  Hardiness: Hardy in most UK gardens


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  Position: Full sun (tolerates some light shade)


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  Soil Moisture: Moist but well-drained


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  Soil PH: Acid, neutral


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  Soil Type: Clay, loam, chalk


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  Wildlife Friendly: Attracts bees and pollinators

Perfect For:

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  South-facing borders and mixed beds


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  Cottage-style or contemporary gardens


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  Fragrant summer displays


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  Low hedge or focal specimen

How to Grow:

Plant in fertile, well-drained soil with plenty of organic matter. Position in full sun for the best flowering and fragrance. Deadhead regularly to encourage repeat blooms, and prune in late winter to maintain shape and vigour.

Please note:

Images show how this plant may look at various stages of maturity. The size you choose may look different.