Rose Gertrude Jekyll Standard

• Named after renowned English garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, this variety represents classic English rose breeding at its finest.
• Features intensely fragrant deep pink blooms with old-fashioned cup shape and strong myrrh fragrance that fills garden spaces.
• Standard form means it's grafted onto a clear stem creating elegant tree-like structure perfect for formal gardens.
• Repeat flowering variety producing waves of blooms from spring through autumn in Australian conditions.
• Combines disease resistance of modern roses with romantic appeal of heritage varieties.

• Water deeply 2-3 times weekly at soil level, increasing frequency during hot Australian summers and reducing in winter.
• Position in full sun location with morning sun essential for disease prevention and optimal flowering performance.
• Plant in well-draining soil enriched with compost and aged manure, ensuring good drainage to prevent root problems.
• Feed monthly from spring to autumn with rose fertiliser, supplementing with Epsom salts mid-season for magnesium.
• Prune in July-August removing dead wood and opening centre, deadhead spent blooms regularly to encourage repeat flowering.
• Mulch around base with organic matter to retain moisture and regulate soil temperature through seasonal changes.

• Plant in full sun position receiving at least 6 hours direct sunlight daily for optimal flowering and disease resistance.
• Water deeply at soil level 2-3 times weekly, allowing soil to dry slightly between waterings during growing season.
• Apply thick mulch around base but keep away from stem to retain moisture and suppress weeds.
• Prune in late winter removing dead, diseased wood and opening centre for air circulation.
• Feed monthly during growing season with rose-specific fertiliser high in potassium for abundant blooms.

• Aphids can cluster on new growth and buds - spray with horticultural oil or introduce beneficial insects like ladybirds. Check regularly during spring growth periods.
• Black spot appears as dark spots on leaves in humid conditions - ensure good air circulation and avoid watering foliage. Remove affected leaves promptly.
• Thrips cause silvery streaks on petals and leaves - use blue sticky traps and neem oil spray during warm weather.
• Root rot occurs from overwatering or poor drainage - ensure well-draining soil and water at soil level rather than overhead.