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Gertrude rising
HappyHenders
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Last winter I planted several new roses, including a beautiful Gertrude Jrkyll, which has been fantastic all summer. Over the last few weeks, two stems have shot into the air reaching about 6 feet in height. Should I cut them back now or wait until late autumn?
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Gertrude Jekyll can get to about six feet in height - is it in a position where you can let it have it's head and grow to it's potential? It can also look fabulous trained against a wall.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I've got my GJ trained along a fence. I find It gives a very good display. Fabulous display this year.
It's at the edge of a rose bed with no means of support but I suppose I could put an obelisk next to it. It has been beautiful in it's first full year and the scent is amazing. Thanks for your advice
That sounds a brilliant idea David - it would be such a shame to have to 'restrain' it.
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.
I agree. It is the loveliest of roses. I may consider moving it over winter to a sunny wall site. We'll have to see.
I'm new to the forum and it's nice to see such great and useful responses and conversations
Gardening in Central Norfolk on improved gritty moraine over chalk ... free-draining.