This is an absolutely glorious frilly/girly tart of a Rose. “Pink” doesn’t even begin to describe it!
it also has the advantage (so the label say) of an “old-fashioned rose scent”
I’ve put it in a beautiful blue/grey glazed pot and stationed it in the Front garden
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misskittin's Rose "Gertrude Jekyll" Care Instructions
Rose 'Gertrude Jekyll' normally tends to reach to a mature height of 2.00 metres [imperial: 6.50 feet] so ensure you have enough space in your garden for this plant.
Your garden has partial sun light which is ideal for Rose 'Gertrude Jekyll'.
Remember to water moderately.
Your garden's USDA Hardiness Zone (8b) is within the ideal range for Rose 'Gertrude Jekyll'. The recommended range is between Zone 5 and 9.
Try to keep the ph of your soil between the range of 4.5 and 8.0 as Rose 'Gertrude Jekyll' likes to be in acidic to alkaline soil.
Common Rose problems include Rose Slug, Bristly Rose Slug, Aphids, Powdery Mildew, and Blackspot, so keep a close eye out for any developing symptoms.
More information about Rose "Gertrude Jekyll" is available in the Folia gardener's wiki. All Rose "Gertrude Jekyll" Care Instructions have been kindly provided by our members.
Milestones
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21 Aug 2012
Budding day 144
hasn’t responded too well to the pruning, but this looks like it’s the start of a second flush
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14 Jul 2012
Blooming day 106
Final flower for Bloom Day!
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07 Jul 2012
Pruning day 99
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13 Jun 2012
Blooming day 75
And I’ve counted another 18 buds!
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31 May 2012
Blooming day 62
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19 May 2012
Budding day 50
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30 Mar 2012
Purchased day 0
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Bernieh wrote:
She’s exquisite!
Posted on 15 Jul 12 (10 months ago)
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