Description

David Austin Rose ‘Gertrude Jekyll®’

‘Gertrude Jekyll®’ produces large, beautifully formed pink rosettes with a strong, classic Old Rose fragrance. Among the first English roses to begin flowering, this vigorous variety brings colour and perfume to borders, rose beds and seating areas.

🌼 At a Glance

• Type: David Austin English shrub rose.
• Growth: Vigorous, upright shrub.
• Height: Approximately 110 cm when established and regularly pruned.
• Width: Approximately 90 cm.
• Flower Colour: Bright pink.
• Flower Form: Large, full, rosette-shaped blooms opening from neatly scrolled buds.
• Fragrance: Strong, traditional Old Rose scent.
• Flowering: Early to begin flowering, followed by repeat flushes throughout the season.
• Ideal For: Mixed borders, rose beds, fragrant hedges, large containers and cut flowers.

🇲🇹 Growing Tips for Malta

• Position: Choose a sunny, airy spot; light afternoon shade can help during the hottest summer months.
• Soil: Plant in fertile, well-drained soil enriched with compost.
• Watering: Water deeply at the base, adjusting frequency during hot, dry weather and for plants in containers.
• Mulching: Apply mulch to retain moisture, keeping it clear of the stems.
• Feeding: Use a suitable rose fertiliser during active growth, following the product instructions.
• Pruning: Prune in late winter to maintain a balanced shrub, and remove spent flowers to encourage further blooms.

*Pictures shown may vary from actual product due to the live nature of the items. Some items may be out of stock for various reasons, we will issue a refund or offer alternatives should that be the case.
The Price is per one individual plant.