Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' (C) 6L David Austin

David Austin Rose ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ – English Climbing Rose (6L Pot)

Rosa ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ is one of the most famous David Austin English roses, celebrated for its glowing bright pink blooms and exceptional fragrance. The plant produces elegant, tightly scrolled buds that open into perfectly shaped rosette flowers, creating a classic and romantic garden display.

The large blooms carry a strong Old Rose fragrance, often described as the quintessential rose scent, making this variety ideal for planting near doorways, arches, patios, or garden paths where its perfume can be fully appreciated.

This variety grows as a short climbing rose, producing strong stems that can be trained over walls, fences, obelisks, or pillars, bringing height, colour, and fragrance to the garden. It is also known for being one of the earliest English roses to start flowering, with repeat blooms throughout the season.

Key Features

• Bright pink rosette-shaped blooms

• Strong classic Old Rose fragrance

• Repeat flowering throughout the season

• Early flowering English rose

• Ideal for walls, arches, pillars, and obelisks

• Supplied in a 6L pot

Plant Details

• Rose Type: English Climbing Rose

• Breeder: David Austin

• Year Introduced: 1986

• Flower Colour: Bright pink

• Fragrance: Strong – Old Rose fragrance

• Bloom Size: Large

• Height: Up to 2.5m

• Growth Habit: Short climber

Where to Grow

‘Gertrude Jekyll’ thrives in full sun or partial shade and adapts well to most soil types, provided the soil is fertile and well-drained. It is perfect for training against walls, fences, arches, pillars, or obelisks, where its vibrant blooms and strong fragrance can be enjoyed.

Behind the Name

This rose is named after Gertrude Jekyll, the renowned garden designer and author who had a major influence on the style of English gardens. She designed over 400 gardens across the UK, Europe, and America and strongly advocated incorporating roses into mixed borders. Her achievements earned her both the RHS Victoria Medal of Honour and the Veitch Memorial Medal.

With its classic beauty, powerful fragrance, and vigorous growth, ‘Gertrude Jekyll’ remains one of the most beloved English roses for creating a traditional, romantic garden.