Honouring Gertrude Jekyll: The Woman Behind the Rose Gertrude Jekyll’s influence on the English garden is profound and lasting. More than a name for one of David Austin’s finest roses, she was an artist, writer and visionary who shaped the style we now cherish, the relaxed, painterly country garden that feels both timeless and alive. Becky, one of our experts, reflects on how Gertrude’s understanding of colour, form and natural movement transformed garden design and continues to inspire gardener

Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord) was recently named the World’s Favourite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies, a title awarded by rose enthusiasts across 40 countries. Celebrated for its glowing pink blooms and rich Old Rose fragrance, this much-loved variety brings the romance of a classic English garden to your own. Versatile and rewarding, it can be grown as a striking shrub or trained as a climber, making it a wonderful choice for borders, walls or obelisks. Flowering from early summer i

Always one of the first English Roses to start flowering, Gertrude Jekyll has perfect scrolled buds which open to large, rosette-shaped flowers of bright glowing pink. The scent is strong and captivating Old Rose. Do you have this rose in your garden? If so, share your photos below, we'd love to see! | David Austin Roses

In May 2025, Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord) was honoured as the World’s Favourite Rose by the World Federation of Rose Societies, a distinction decided by rose lovers across 40 countries. Since its introduction in 1986, this elegant rose has quietly captured the hearts of gardeners everywhere. Named after the iconic garden designer Gertrude Jekyll, it perfectly embodies the spirit of the classic English garden, blending structure with softness, colour with scent. With large, glowing pink blooms and a

Hi 👋 I’m Luke and I’m a self confessed rose 🌹 lover 💝Did you know!? That Gertrude Jekyll from @david_austin_roses has been named the world’s favourite rose 🌹 she’s one of my all time favourites! The colour is the brightest shade of pink, with the form being big and blousy but the smell is what knocks it out of the park you can’t beat the smell of Gertrude Jekyll 🌹If you have any rose questions? Pop them below ⬇️ 😊Don’t forget to follow along for more gardening joy 🥹🌸🌸🌸🌹🌸🌸🌸#garden #