It is renowned for its large, deeply cupped blooms in a rich, glowing pink and a strong, classic old rose fragrance — often considered one of the finest scents among English roses.

This rose grows vigorously and can be trained as a shrub or a short climber, reaching about 4–5 feet tall as a bush or up to 8–10 feet when supported.

It blooms repeatedly from late spring through fall, with flowers that form in clusters (of up to 80 petals each!) on slightly arching stems. The foliage is mid-green and healthy when grown in well-drained soil and full sun.

Gertrude Jekyll thrives in cottage gardens, borders, and as a fragrant addition near paths or entryways. Its combination of romantic beauty, fragrance, and repeat flowering makes it a standout among David Austin’s roses.

The flowers on this rose are excellent for cutting. Can be grown in containers.

This rose is classified as Zone 4-5 and up, so we can plant it here! Plant in full sun in well-drained soil. This beauty is a bit high maintenance in that it requires regular care and upkeep (regular deadheading, feeding with balanced fertilizer, monitoring for aphids and black spot) and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed.  It does have spiny thorns. Expected life span is 20 years.

Not deer resistant.