David Austin® Gertrude Jekyll® Potted Climbing Rose
The fragrance that launched a thousand gardens.
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About David Austin ®Gertrude Jekyll® Potted Climbing Rose
Rosa 'AUSbord' Gertrude Jekyll®
Named after the legendary garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll® is one of the most cherished English roses. Its large, rosette-shaped blooms open from perfectly scrolled buds in a vivid, glowing pink that fades softly at the edges. With a rich old rose fragrance and early, continuous flowering, it thrives as either a graceful shrub or a short climber. Ideal for borders, arches, or near seating areas where scent can be appreciated up close.
Rose Type: English Shrub / Short Climber
Breeder: David Austin®
Color: Bright Glowing Pink, Fading at Edges
Vase Life: 3–5 days
Fragrance: Very Strong, Classic Old Rose
Bloom Form: Flat Rosette
Petal Count: 80+
Growth Type: Upright, Tall Shrub or Climber
Flowering: Repeat
Light Requirements: Full Sun to Partial Shade
Hardiness Zones: 4–11
Spacing: 4–6'
Height: 10'
Width: 3–4'
Disease Resistance: Good – benefits from airflow and careful pruning
Regional Recommendations: Northeast, Midwest, Pacific Northwest, Mid-Atlantic, West Coast, Intermountain West, Southeast
Awards: RHS Award of Garden Merit; Voted Nation’s Favorite Rose
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