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Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord) – David Austin Recommended Variety

The flowers of this rose start as perfect little scrolled buds and soon open into the most beautiful, large, rosette-shaped flowers of rich glowing pink. The growth is upright and vigorous and in every way reliable. The most outstanding characteristic of this lovely rose is its beautiful and perfectly-balanced Old Rose scent. This is often described as being the quintessential old rose fragrance. The foliage and growth are similar to that of a Portland Rose, with the typical Portland widely-spaced leaflets. It forms a medium sized shrub which is robust and free flowering. Gertrude Jekyll was a famous garden designer, who has had a profound effect on the style of English gardens of the present day.

In the hottest areas of the US (zones 9 or higher), this rose may repeat flower less well than in cooler areas. To maintain as a shrub in warmer zones we recommend summer pruning. 5 x 3.5 ft or 8-10 ft as a climber.

Category English Roses (English Rose Collection)
Bred By David Austin
Color Deep Pink
Flower Type Double/Full Bloom
Size Medium Shrub, Short Climber
Hardiness Very hardy
Fragrance Old Rose Strong
Repeating Good
Special Characteristics Winner of the ‘James Mason award’ 2002 from the Royal National Rose Society

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