Garden hybrid

This is a garden hybrid, bred from more than one wild species, so it has no single species page of its own.

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Gertrude Jekyll Rose

Rosa x hybrida 'Gertrude Jekyll'

$159.95

The Story

Plant Bio

The genus Rosa comprises woody deciduous perennials known for their alternate, pinnately compound leaves, thorny stems, and multi-petaled flowers. These shrubs thrive in temperate regions, requiring deep, fertile soils and consistent moisture to support their heavy seasonal flowering cycles.

'Gertrude Jekyll' is a robust English shrub rose distinguished by its large, fully double, glowing pink rosette flowers that release a strong, classic damask fragrance. Bred in Great Britain in 1986, this upright, stiff-caned cultivar can be grown as an architectural shrub or trained as a short climber against walls and fences.

Uses & Benefits:

Produces large, highly fragrant, glowing pink double flowers from late spring to frost on an upright, architectural frame.

Functions as a structural hedge or short climber to screen walls, while providing excellent stems for cut flower arrangements.

Provides pollen for generalist native bees and other beneficial insect pollinators throughout the long blooming season.

Garden hybrid

Bred from more than one wild species, so it has no species page of its own.

Essentials

At a Glance

Plant Type

Shrub

Height

94"

Width

47"

Light

Full Sun, Partial Sun

Zones

4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10

Water

Moderate

Humidity

Moderate

Lifespan

Multi-decade

Native To

Great Britain (cultivar)

Toxicity

Non-toxic (has sharp prickles)

Bloom period

Late spring – Fall

In flower about 7 months of the year

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Planting

How to Grow

Select a planting site in full sun with fertile, humus-rich loam that drains freely.
Dig a hole twice as wide as the root ball and mix organic compost into the backfill soil.
Plant the rose so the graft union sits slightly below the soil surface in cold climates, backfill, and water deeply.
Apply a thick layer of organic mulch around the base, keeping it clear of the main stems to prevent rot.
Water regularly at the soil level to maintain consistent moisture, especially during dry summer spells.

Pro Tip

Water strictly at the base of the plant in the early morning to prevent wet foliage overnight, which is the primary catalyst for black spot outbreaks. When pruning, preserve the permanent structural framework of healthy canes rather than shearing the plant back drastically like a hybrid tea.

Keep It Thriving

Care Guide

Do

Deadhead spent flowers regularly throughout the summer to stimulate continuous reblooming.
Prune annually in late winter or early spring before new growth begins, removing dead or crossing canes.
Apply a balanced rose fertilizer in early spring and a secondary booster feed after the first heavy bloom flush.

Don't

Do not water the foliage in the evening, as prolonged leaf wetness encourages fungal diseases like black spot.
Do not prune hard into old, leafless bare wood that lacks active dormant buds.
Do not apply heavy fertilizer or prune late in the fall, which prevents canes from hardening off before frost.

Seasonal Care Calendar

Task	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Deadhead
Fertilize
Prune
Winter Prep

Watch Out For

Pests & Diseases

Common Pests

Common Diseases

In the Garden

Landscape Uses & Companions

Landscape Uses

Cottage gardensMixed shrub bordersWall or fence climberCut flower gardens

Companion Plants

Nepeta faassenii Salvia nemorosa Lavandula angustifolia Geranium

Multiply

Propagation Methods

Good to Know

Common Questions

Gertrude Jekyll Rose questions

What zones can Gertrude Jekyll Rose grow in?

Gertrude Jekyll Rose is hardy in USDA Zones 4–10. Inside that range it survives winter in the ground; outside it, grow it as an annual or a container plant you protect.

Is Gertrude Jekyll Rose deer resistant?

Not reliably. Deer may browse Gertrude Jekyll Rose, especially tender spring growth — plan on repellents or fencing where pressure is high.

When does Gertrude Jekyll Rose bloom?

Gertrude Jekyll Rose typically blooms in late spring through fall. Exact timing shifts a week or two with your zone — Sow's bloom calendar maps it to your garden.

Does Gertrude Jekyll Rose need full sun?

Gertrude Jekyll Rose does best in full sun to part shade. In hot climates, afternoon shade keeps blooms fresher longer.