Gertrude Jekyll is a rich pink and the scent is divine. It’s a big rose but worth it if you have the space
Always being recommended and I haven’t had the pleasure of meeting her yet. I did read she can be a bit slow repeat flowering but I guess she is worth the wait 😊
Are you planning to put the rose in a (preferably very large) pot or plant in the ground? That makes a difference, as does how much space you have for it to spread 😊
If you want knock-out scent, two deep pinks I have chosen this year for exactly that are Chartreuse de Parme (a hybrid tea, so more upright and self-supporting) and Madame Isaac Pereire - the latter is larger, more lax and can be grown and pruned as a large shrub as I plan to do or more usually as a climber.
Gertude Jekyll has a wonderful scent (one of the few David Austin roses that I can smell strongly) but I would describe it as mid pink, not deep fuchsia, even in cooler temps. Has an excellent, exuberant first flush then somewhat erratic after that. Stiff, upright canes. Extremely vicious thorns, wants to climb, so can get very large.
I have long admired Mr. Vine Eyes’ Royal Jubilee, even though the cup form is not my favourite.
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Are you planning to put the rose in a (preferably very large) pot or plant in the ground? That makes a difference, as does how much space you have for it to spread 😊
If you want knock-out scent, two deep pinks I have chosen this year for exactly that are Chartreuse de Parme (a hybrid tea, so more upright and self-supporting) and Madame Isaac Pereire - the latter is larger, more lax and can be grown and pruned as a large shrub as I plan to do or more usually as a climber.
The plan is to plant it in the ground so a rose which establishes itself quickly would be nice but isn’t too vigorous. The Dogwood is fast growing but the rose will have a comfortable 1x1m. I do prefer neat and upright.
Thanks for the suggestions, I am considering Mme Isaac Pereire but more for back of the border in the back garden. Chartreuse certainly lives up to its name, and big and blousy like Big Purple I recently came across. It’s tricky without seeing them in person - a deep pink rose sometimes has a purple tinge which I prefer and then in another photo can look shocking pink but I suppose it’s all down to the light.
Unfortunately, I have limited sunny spots in which to plant roses so the pressure is on to choose the right ones.
Thanks, this is certainly one I keep coming back to as it ticks many boxes and is a suitable size.
David Austin describes it as Medium scent whereas my Vanessa Bell is said to be Medium-Strong though I can’t smell it unless I get close to each flower.
Anyone have England’s Rose and pleased with it?
I do appreciate all the feedback, thanks everyone.
For that colour range, I like Thomas a Becket rose. Mine is young and a bit droopy but from the photos I have seen online, I think it will get better. It has excellent repeat. It isn't as fragrant as Gertrude J, but GJ only flowers twice a year for me.
After seeing Mr. Vine Eyes’ Royal Jubilee, i have planted too.
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Getrude Jekyll, all the way!
https://www.davidaustinroses.co.uk/products/england-s-rose
If you want knock-out scent, two deep pinks I have chosen this year for exactly that are Chartreuse de Parme (a hybrid tea, so more upright and self-supporting) and Madame Isaac Pereire - the latter is larger, more lax and can be grown and pruned as a large shrub as I plan to do or more usually as a climber.
Gertude Jekyll has a wonderful scent (one of the few David Austin roses that I can smell strongly) but I would describe it as mid pink, not deep fuchsia, even in cooler temps. Has an excellent, exuberant first flush then somewhat erratic after that. Stiff, upright canes. Extremely vicious thorns, wants to climb, so can get very large.
I have long admired Mr. Vine Eyes’ Royal Jubilee, even though the cup form is not my favourite.
Thanks for the suggestions, I am considering Mme Isaac Pereire but more for back of the border in the back garden. Chartreuse certainly lives up to its name, and big and blousy like Big Purple I recently came across. It’s tricky without seeing them in person - a deep pink rose sometimes has a purple tinge which I prefer and then in another photo can look shocking pink but I suppose it’s all down to the light.
Unfortunately, I have limited sunny spots in which to plant roses so the pressure is on to choose the right ones.
David Austin describes it as Medium scent whereas my Vanessa Bell is said to be Medium-Strong though I can’t smell it unless I get close to each flower.
Anyone have England’s Rose and pleased with it?
I do appreciate all the feedback, thanks everyone.
..if interested, you should find it cheaper than shown here.. it's a shrubby hybrid tea..
https://www.primrose.co.uk/the-anniversary-rose-bush-rose-55l-pot-p-112190.html
After seeing Mr. Vine Eyes’ Royal Jubilee, i have planted too.