David Austin Roses Gertrude Jekyll
Best fragrant climber for gardeners wanting early, repeat-blooming pink flowers.
A celebrated English shrub rose known for its classic, powerful fragrance and rich pink blooms. It is a reliable, award-winning choice that brings timeless beauty and scent to any garden space.
$57.99
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Cornell Farm
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Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing intense, classic floral fragrance
- Romantics seeking iconic, vibrant English Rose aesthetics
- Landscapers wanting consistent, season-long color and blooms
Who should skip it
- Gardeners wanting low-maintenance, naturally rounded shrub shapes
- Beginners avoiding plants that require proactive disease management
- People who dislike handling plants with aggressive, sharp thorns
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
The quintessential Old Rose scent is potent, classic, and garden-filling.
Bloom Frequency
Reliable repeat flowering ensures consistent color throughout the growing season.
Vertical Versatility
Perfectly sized for pillars and walls without becoming unmanageable.
Early Season Performance
One of the first English varieties to signal the spring arrival.
Climate Adaptability
Robust hardiness range makes it viable across most growing zones.
Growth Assurance
Five-year guarantee provides significant peace of mind for long-term investment.
Key Specs
Type
English Shrub Rose
Breeder
David Austin
Color
Pink
Fragrance
Strong, Old Rose
Hardiness Zone
4-11
Mature Size
5ft H x 3.5ft W
Bloom Type
Quartered, Very Full
Rebloom
Repeat Blooming
Year of Introduction
1986
Petal Count
80
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