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- Growth habit
- Shrub
- Flowering
- Repeat-flowering
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Gertrude Jekyll is an English rose bred by David Austin at Albrighton in 1986 and named after the garden designer. It comes from 'Wife of Bath' crossed with 'Comte de Chambord'. The pink flowers carry a strong fragrance. The shrub reaches about 1.5 m (5 ft) tall and 1 m (3 ft) wide, upright enough for the middle of a border or training on a low support. It received the RHS Award of Garden Merit in 1994. Popular with gardeners who put scent first.
Gertrude Jekyll traits
- Pink flowers with a strong fragrance
- English rose, about 1.5 m (5 ft) tall
- Spread of around 1 m (3 ft)
- RHS Award of Garden Merit, 1994
- Parentage: 'Wife of Bath' x 'Comte de Chambord'
Good for
- Scented borders
- Cottage gardens
- Cutting for the house
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Jekyll this page | — | Shrub | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| Andrewsii | — | Shrub | — |
| Aphrodite | — | Shrub | — |
| Ballerina | — | Shrub | — |
| Blanche Double de Coubert | — | Shrub | — |
| Boscobel | — | Shrub | — |
Gertrude Jekyll FAQ
What kind of rose is Gertrude Jekyll?
Gertrude Jekyll is an English rose bred by David Austin at Albrighton in 1986 and named after the garden designer. It comes from 'Wife of Bath' crossed with 'Comte de Chambord'.
How does Gertrude Jekyll compare with other rose varieties?
Gertrude Jekyll: shrub. Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, Andrewsii, Aphrodite. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Gertrude Jekyll good for?
Gertrude Jekyll is grown for scented borders, cottage gardens, cutting for the house.
Sowing, care and common problems
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
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