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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

12K views · 1.1K reactions | 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 | Facebook

113K views · 2.6K reactions | In May 2025, Gertrude Jekyll (Ausbord)...