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    Gertrude Jekyll®

    (Ausbord) English Shrub Rose Bred By David Austin
      • Delivered without foliage or soil
      • Arrives in plastic-free packaging
      • Traditionally, Planted in dormancy in the winter months (October-April)
      • Planting bare roots in the winter allows their roots to establish and produce bountiful blooms by the next flowering season
      • Cost-effective, particularly when planted on mass.
      • Established root ball
      • Arrives in our signature recyclable pot
      • Planting advised as soon as possible depending on weather conditions
      • Includes generous soil and controlled-release rose food
      • Perfect for gifting
      • Adds instant blooms when planted in summer
      The Gertrude Jekyll® is also available as an English Climbing Rose
      • £3.95
      • £5.95
      • £5.95
      Description
      Always one of the first English Roses to start flowering, its perfect scrolled buds open to large, rosette-shaped flowers of bright glowing pink. The beautiful, perfectly balanced Old Rose scent is often described as being the quintessential Old Rose fragrance. A vigorous rose; it will form a medium-sized, upright shrub. Named for the famous garden designer and author. David Austin, 1986.
      Characteristics
      • Colour: Bright pink
      • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
      • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
      • Bloom Size: Large
      • Family: English Shrub Rose
      • Size: Medium Shrub
      • Height: 3 1/2ft (110cm)
      • Width: 3ft (90cm)
      • Breeder: David Austin
      • Year of Introduction: 1986
      Location
      • Roses Ideal for CuttingCutting
      • Mixed Border
      • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
      • Rose Border
      • Roses Ideal for Rose HedgesRose Hedges
      Growing conditions
      • North, East, South, West Facing
      • Full Sunlight
      • Roses ideal for Shady AreasPartial Sunlight
      • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
      Behind the name
      Gertrude Jekyll was a famous garden designer and author, who has had a profound effect on the style of English gardens of the present day. She advocated incorporating roses in mixed borders and created over 400 picturesque gardens in the UK, Europe and America. She received the Veitch Memorial Medal and the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour.
      Gertrude Jekyll® inspiration

      From growing in our fields to growing in your garden, we love seeing your beautiful images of our roses in your world.

        How to plant a shrub rose
        Frequently asked questions

        Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

        Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

        Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

        Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

        We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
        directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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