Gentle Hermione is a highly refined English rose producing very large, fully double blooms in soft blush pink. The flowers are beautifully formed rosettes with tightly packed petals and a strong, classic fragrance with rich myrrh notes. Blooms appear generously in flushes from early summer to frost. The plant forms a well-balanced, rounded shrub with healthy dark green foliage, making it an excellent choice for mixed borders, cottage gardens, or as a specimen planting. It is prized for its elegant flower form and exceptional scent. In Regina (Zone 3), winter protection is required.
- Height: 100–125 cm (40–50 in)
- Spread: 90–120 cm (36–48 in)
- Light: Full sun (6–8+ hours daily)
- Water: Moderate; deep watering once weekly during dry periods
- Soil: Rich, well-drained soil amended with compost
- Fertilizer: Feed every 4–6 weeks during active growth with balanced rose fertilizer
- Blooming: Repeat flowering from early summer to frost
- Hardiness: Typically Zone 5; requires heavy winter protection in Regina (deep mulch, soil mounding, or sheltered overwintering)
- Maintenance: Prune in early spring; deadhead to encourage continuous blooms
- Spacing: 90–120 cm (36–48 in) apart