David Austin® Gentle Hermione® English Rose

Plant in spring or fall in fertile, well-drained soil, spacing 3–4 feet apart. Dig a wide planting hole, incorporate compost into the backfill, and water deeply after planting. Apply 2–3 inches of mulch around the base. Choose a site with good air circulation. Gentle Hermione is a compact, well-proportioned English rose with a refined, classic character.

Prune in early spring, removing dead wood and cutting healthy canes back by about one-third. Deadhead spent blooms consistently throughout the season to encourage repeat flowering. Fertilize monthly from spring through late summer with a rose-specific fertilizer. Gentle Hermione produces soft, blush-pink rosette blooms with a strong, classic old-rose fragrance. Good disease resistance and a reliably floriferous habit make it an excellent choice for the mixed border.