Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll'
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| Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' | |
|---|---|
 Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' | |
| Genus | Rosa hybrid |
| Hybrid parentage | 'Wife of Bath' x 'Comte de Chambord' |
| Cultivar group | Shrub rose |
| Cultivar | 'AUSbord' |
| Breeder | David C. H. Austin |
| Origin | Great Britain, 1986 |
Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' (aka AUSbord) is a pink shrub rose cultivar, bred by British rose breeder, David C. H. Austin in 1986. It was named in honour of the famous British writer and garden designer, Gertrude Jekyll (1843–1932). 'Gertrude Jekyll' is one of the most popular of the David Austin's English roses. It was awarded the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit in 1994.
'Gertrude Jekyl' is a tall bushy shrub rose, 6 to 9 ft (1.8–2.7 m) in height, with a 3 to 4 ft (0.91–1.22 m) spread.[1] It has a fully double, quartered bloom form and a strong, old rose fragrance. The flowers are large, 4 to 5 in (100–130 mm), and are bright pink with a light red center, fading to pale pink at the edges. They are borne in small clusters of 3–5. The plant has long, pointed, dark green foliage and prickles. 'Gertrude Jekyll' is a vigorous grower and a repeat bloomer during the season. It can reach 9 ft (2.7 m) in height in hot climates and can be grown as a short climber. [2][3]
