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jpm995 said: Was at a local nursery last week and they had a Gertrude Jeckel with lots of buds. I desperately wanted to put in in my cart but resisted. I think i found a spot in the garden for it, any issues with this one? I've heard its big and thorny.

I have Getrude Jekyll....I bought it as bare roots from the David Austin website. I love the colour and scent of the blooms but I find it to be VERY leafy. I joke it's more of a bush than a rose. I often cut out leaves throughout the season so air can properly circulate around the rose. It's also the thorniest rose I own...very strong, thick thorns too...be sure to wear heavy gardening gloves when handling it.