“Gertrude Jekyll’s timeless beauty and fragrance have found a special place in the hearts of rose lovers everywhere, and we are truly honoured it has been named the world’s favourite rose.”
— David J. C. Austin
The World’s Favourite Rose
In May 2025, Gertrude Jekyll® was named the World’s Favourite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies. Voted for by rose societies across 40 countries, this award celebrates the enduring appeal of a rose that continues to captivate gardeners nearly four decades after its launch.
A Closer Look at the RoseGertrude Jekyll® (Ausbord) is a vigorous English Rose bred by David Austin® in 1986. Among the earliest to bloom, it opens from perfect scrolled buds into large, rosette-shaped flowers of bright glowing pink. Its well-balanced fragrance has become synonymous with the quintessential Old Rose scent, filling the garden with a familiar and enduring charm.
About Gertrude JekyllColour: Bright pink
Bloom Size: Large
Flowering: Repeat Flowering
Fragrance: Strong, Old Rose
Shrub Size- Height: 110cm x Width: 90cm
Climber Size- Height: 2.5m
Cottage Garden Charm
With its rich scent, full-petalled blooms, and timeless appeal, Gertrude Jekyll® brings a soft elegance to cottage-style planting. It weaves naturally through borders, softens walls, and complements other perennials with subtle beauty.
A Rose Rich in Fragrance
This rose is treasured for its deep, familiar Old Rose fragrance. It fills the garden with a warm, lasting perfume that feels as much a part of the landscape as the flowers themselves.
The Woman Behind the Name
Named after the celebrated garden designer and writer, Gertrude Jekyll, this rose honours her influential style. Her belief in blending structure with softness, colour with scent, continues to inspire the way we design and enjoy gardens today.
