Rosa, Genus, 'Gertrude Jekyll', Cultivar,
- Genus
- Cultivar
Rose 'Gertrude Jekyll'
Overview
Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' is a repeat-flowering English shrub rose bred by David Austin and introduced in 1986. Plants reach 4–5 feet (1.2–1.5 m) tall and 3–4 feet (90–120 cm) wide, narrower and more upright than many English roses, and stems extend to 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 m) when trained on a support. Flowers are deep pink, 4–4.5 inches (10–11 cm) across, with 40–70 petals arranged in a flat rosette that quarters as it opens. Blooms are held singly or in clusters of 3–5 on stems with prickles. Leaves are pinnate with 5–7 leaflets, each 1.5–3 inches (4–7.5 cm) long, medium to dark green, with a matte surface. Stems carry numerous prickles 0.25–0.5 inch (6–12 mm) long. Flowers have a strong Old Rose fragrance. Plants are hardy in USDA zones 5–9. Blackspot and powdery mildew affect foliage in humid summers, and canes in zone 5 are damaged by winter cold to the snow line in some years.
Native Range
Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' is a garden cultivar developed in England by David Austin Roses. Its parentage includes Old Rose and modern rose lines, and the genus Rosa is native to the temperate Northern Hemisphere.Suggested Uses
Used in mixed borders and rose beds, spaced 3–4 feet (90–120 cm) apart, and as a climber on pillars and walls to 6–8 feet (1.8–2.4 m). Cut flowers last 5–7 days in water. Also grown in containers 15–20 inches (38–50 cm) wide.How to Identify
Appearance
Size & Dimensions
Height4' - 5'
Width/Spread3' - 4'
Bloom Information
Detailed Descriptions
Foliage Description
Medium to dark greenGrowing Conditions
Sun Requirements
Requires 6-10 hours of direct sunlight daily
• Full Sun: 6+ hours of direct sunlight
• Partial Shade: 3-6 hours of direct sunlight
• Full Shade: Less than 3 hours of direct sunlight
Care & Maintenance
Care Guide
Plants grow in full sun with at least 6 hours of direct light in fertile, well-drained loam with a pH of 6.0–6.5. Water is applied at 1–2 inches (25–50 mm) per week, directed to the soil rather than the foliage to limit blackspot. Spacing of 3–4 feet (90–120 cm) allows air movement between plants. A 2–3 inch (5–7.5 cm) mulch layer and a balanced fertilizer in early spring and again after the first flush support repeat bloom. Hardiness covers USDA zones 5–9. Blackspot and powdery mildew are common in humid climates.Pruning
Stems are reduced by one-third to one-half in late winter before buds swell, and dead, crossing, and weak canes are cut to the base. Spent flowers are cut back to the first five-leaflet leaf to encourage repeat bloom. When trained as a climber, main canes are tied horizontally and side shoots shortened to 2–3 buds.Pruning Schedule
Prune: February–March
winterearly spring
Container Growing
Suitable for container growing
Minimum container size: 10 gallons
