Petal Pals
shrub · 1986
Gertrude Jekyll
Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll'
110cm to 305cm
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
shrub
Bloom size
10cm to 13cm
Bloom habit
Borne in small clusters of 3-5.
Petal count
Very double
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Dark green
Foliage surface
Long and pointed
Fragrance Notes
Old Rose
Color Description
richly coloured pink
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
110cm to 305cm
Spread
90cm to 185cm
Soil
Rich, humus-rich, moist but well-drained soil.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
Reliable and healthy
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Water deeply 1-2 times per week; keep soil consistently moist but not soggy.
Fertilizer
Fertilize every 3-4 weeks throughout the growing and flowering season until fall.
Pruning
In early spring, remove old canes and dead or diseased wood, and cut back canes that cross. In warmer climates, cut back remaining canes by about one-third; prune more heavily in colder areas.
Pests & Diseases
Susceptible to fungal growth if foliage is kept wet.
🧬 Pedigree
'Wife of Bath' x 'Comte de Chambord'
🏆 Awards & Recognition
World’s Favourite Rose (2025)