Gertrude Jekyll Rose Seeds - Rose, 30 seeds

Quantity: 30 Seeds / pack

Gertrude Jekyll is one of the most fragrant English roses, known for classic rosette blooms of rich pink on a vigorous shrub. Growing it from seed is a long-term gardener's project — rose seeds need cold stratification and seedlings are variable, so plants will not match the named cultivar exactly. Expect the first blooms 1–2 years after sowing.

Why choose our seeds?

• Raise your own fragrant English-style rose from seed
• Parent type famous for rich pink rosettes and old-rose fragrance
• Seedlings make unique, personal plants for borders and large pots

How to grow Gertrude Jekyll Rose seeds

Choose Your Planting Method

• Indoors: Stratify, then start in pots — the reliable way for rose seeds.
• Outdoors: Not recommended; cold stratification is hard to control outside.

Prepare Your Materials

• Seed-starting trays or pots
• Well-draining potting mix
• Damp paper towel and a sealed plastic bag (for stratification)
• Spray bottle for misting

Sowing the Seeds

• Scarify seeds lightly, then cold-stratify: wrap in a damp paper towel inside a sealed bag in the refrigerator at 34–40°F (1–4°C) for 8–12 weeks; check occasionally for mold.
• After stratifying, sow 1/4 inch deep in moist mix.

Provide the Right Conditions

• Light: Bright, indirect light after sowing.
• Temperature: 70–75°F (21–24°C).

Germination

• Germination takes several weeks to a few months — rose seeds are slow, and patience is essential.
• Keep the mix evenly moist but not soggy.

Transplanting

• Pot up when seedlings have several sets of leaves.
• Move outdoors after hardening off, well after the last frost.
• Space plants about 2–3 feet apart in rich, well-drained soil.

Care Tips

• Sun: Full sun — at least 6 hours daily.
• Water: Even, deep watering; mulch to hold moisture.
• Fertilizer: Feed with rose or balanced fertilizer through the growing season.
• Prune for shape and to remove dead wood; remember seed-grown plants vary in flower form and fragrance.

Bloom Time:

Generally 1–2 years from sowing; established plants bloom in summer.