Gertrude Jekyll Climbing Rose Seeds - Rose, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Gertrude Jekyll is one of the most beloved English roses: rich pink, deeply fragrant rosette blooms with the classic old-rose scent, borne on a vigorous climbing plant. Growing roses from seed is a patient gardener's project — and an honest one: seedlings will not be identical copies of the named parent, so each plant is a unique rose of its own.

Rose seed needs a cold period to wake up, and germination is slow and uneven — sow with patience and realistic expectations, and you may raise something truly one of a kind.

Why choose our seeds?

• Seeds of the famous fragrant pink English rose, for the patient gardener
• Each seedling is genetically unique — a chance to raise your own one-of-a-kind rose
• Vigorous climbing habit for trellises, arches, and walls

How to grow Gertrude Jekyll Climbing Rose seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Start indoors in late winter after stratification (see below).
• Outdoors: Sow outdoors in autumn in a cold frame, letting winter provide the chill naturally.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots (if indoors)
• Well-draining potting mix
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Nick or lightly scarify each seed, then give 8 to 12 weeks of moist cold stratification in the refrigerator (in damp paper towel or mix inside a sealed bag).
• Sow 1/4 inch deep in moist seed mix after the cold period.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light for germination; full sun for growing roses.
• Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C) after the cold period.
• Humidity: Keep evenly moist; a cover helps until sprouts appear.

Germination

• Germination is slow and staggered — weeks to months, with some seeds sprouting much later than others.
• Do not discard the tray early; late germination is normal for roses.

Transplanting

• Pot seedlings on individually when large enough to handle; plant out after frost danger in a sunny, airy spot.
• Spacing: 24 to 36 inches apart; give climbers a sturdy support from the start.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun — at least 6 hours daily for healthy roses.
• Water: Deep, regular watering at the base; avoid wetting the foliage.
• Fertilizer: Feed with rose fertilizer through the growing season per label directions.
• Mulch to hold moisture and suppress weeds; prune to shape in late winter. Watch for aphids and blackspot, common rose issues.

Bloom Time:

Seed-grown roses take a few seasons to mature; once established, climbers bloom in flushes from late spring into fall.