Gertrude Jekyll English Rose
Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll'
Named after the famous English garden designer, this David Austin English rose combines the romantic, deeply cupped form of old garden roses with modern repeat blooming and vigor. The rich pink blooms exhale one of the strongest and most delicious fragrances of any rose, making it perfect for cutting gardens and perfuming outdoor seating areas. This variety represents everything gardeners love about English roses in one spectacular package.
Sun
White-Tailed Deer
Zones
5–11
USDA hardiness
Height
1-8 feet
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Gertrude Jekyll English Rose · Zones 5–11
Growing Details
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Complete Growing Guide
Light: White-Tailed Deer, Cottontail Rabbit. Soil: Clay, Loam (Silt). Soil pH: Acid (<6.0), Neutral (6.0-8.0). Height: 1 ft. 0 in. - 8 ft. 0 in.. Spread: 1 ft. 0 in. - 6 ft. 0 in.. Spacing: Less than 12 inches, 12 inches-3 feet, 3 feet-6 feet, 6-feet-12 feet. Growth rate: Medium. Propagation: Grafting.
Harvesting
The accessory fruit is called a hip and forms after the flowers finish blooming. The hip will appear under the sepals of where the flower was after the flower dies. They will turn from green to red. They are filled with many achenes surrounded by irritating hairs.
Color: Green, Red/Burgundy. Type: Achene. Length: < 1 inch. Width: < 1 inch.
Garden value: Showy
Harvest time: Fall
Bloom time: Summer
Edibility: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
History & Origin
Origin: Temp. & Subtropical Northern Hemisphere (such as Europe & Asia)
Advantages
- +Disease resistance: #showy flowers#fragrant flowers#heat tolerant#rose#tsc#cottage garden#security plant#high maintenance#English garden#cutting garden#border back#tsc-s#bee friendly#container plant#patio#hedge#prickles#shrub rose#cpp#walkway#HS111#HS303#hortcontest#nesting site#fpp
- +Wildlife value: Wildlife is attracted to the edible hips. Single-flowered species and cultivars are attractive to bees. Dead stems are used by stem-nesting bees.
- +Edible: The fruit (called the hip) is edible.
Companion Plants
Plant Together
Lavender
Repels aphids, spider mites, and other rose pests while attracting beneficial pollinators
Marigolds
Deters nematodes, aphids, and whiteflies while adding vibrant color contrast
Catmint
Repels aphids, ants, and rodents while attracting beneficial insects
Clematis
Provides vertical interest and shares similar growing conditions without competing for nutrients
Alliums
Natural fungicide properties help prevent black spot and powdery mildew
Rosemary
Deters aphids, cabbage moths, and carrot flies with strong aromatic oils
Geums
Attracts beneficial insects and provides complementary colors without competing for space
Chives
Improves rose fragrance and helps prevent aphid infestations
Keep Apart
Black Walnut
Releases juglone toxin that inhibits rose growth and can cause yellowing and death
Large Trees
Compete for nutrients and water while creating excessive shade that promotes fungal diseases
Boxwood
Dense root system competes heavily for water and nutrients in the same soil layer
Pests & Disease Resistance
Resistance
Good resistance to most diseases with proper care
Common Pests
Aphids, thrips, Japanese beetles
Diseases
Black spot in humid conditions, powdery mildew