Botanical Name

Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll'

Commonly known as Gertrude Jekyll Rose

Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' (Gertrude Jekyll Rose)
Shrub

Voted the world's favorite rose fragrance more than once. Bold rich pink rosettes on a vigorous shrub that can be trained as a short climber.

Quick Reference
Bloom Season
May to Sep
USDA Zones
4-9
Sun
Full Sun
Water
Moderate - regular watering
Mature Height
4-6'
Bloom Colors
Pink
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About This Name

Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' is the scientific name used by botanists, nurseries, and seed catalogs to identify Gertrude Jekyll Rose unambiguously. The genus Rosa places it within a specific plant family, and using the botanical name avoids the confusion that comes with regional common names. If you're shopping for Gertrude Jekyll Rose, looking up plant care details, or comparing varieties, searching by Rosa 'Gertrude Jekyll' will give you the most precise results.