Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ is a beautifully formed, heritage-style rose renowned for its richly scented blooms and old-world charm. A Portland rose introduced in the mid-19th century, it bears full, quartered flowers in soft rose-pink, packed with petals and exuding a strong, classic damask fragrance that lingers in the air. Flowering generously from early summer and repeating into autumn, it adds romance and structure to traditional borders and rose gardens.
Compact and bushy, ‘Jacques Cartier’ typically reaches 3–4 feet in height and spread, forming a dense, rounded shrub with upright stems and mid-green, slightly textured foliage. Its refined shape and repeat-flowering habit make it ideal for both formal and informal planting schemes, as well as for growing in large containers or as a feature in mixed cottage-style borders.
Thriving in full sun to part shade and fertile, moist but well-drained soil, this rose combines historical beauty with good health and ease of care. Occasional deadheading and a light prune in early spring will keep it flowering prolifically and looking its best.
Flowering Period
June: First flush of full, deeply cupped pink blooms with strong fragrance
July – September: Repeat blooming with consistent scent and form
October: Final flowers open in cooler weather, foliage may show autumn tints
Timeless, fragrant, and full of character, Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ is a romantic choice for gardeners seeking an elegant, long-flowering rose with historical pedigree and lasting charm.
Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ is a beautifully formed, heritage-style rose renowned for its richly scented blooms and old-world charm. A Portland rose introduced in the mid-19th century, it bears full, quartered flowers in soft rose-pink, packed with petals and exuding a strong, classic damask fragrance that lingers in the air. Flowering generously from early summer and repeating into autumn, it adds romance and structure to traditional borders and rose gardens.
Compact and bushy, ‘Jacques Cartier’ typically reaches 3–4 feet in height and spread, forming a dense, rounded shrub with upright stems and mid-green, slightly textured foliage. Its refined shape and repeat-flowering habit make it ideal for both formal and informal planting schemes, as well as for growing in large containers or as a feature in mixed cottage-style borders.
Thriving in full sun to part shade and fertile, moist but well-drained soil, this rose combines historical beauty with good health and ease of care. Occasional deadheading and a light prune in early spring will keep it flowering prolifically and looking its best.
Flowering Period
June: First flush of full, deeply cupped pink blooms with strong fragrance
July – September: Repeat blooming with consistent scent and form
October: Final flowers open in cooler weather, foliage may show autumn tints
Timeless, fragrant, and full of character, Rosa ‘Jacques Cartier’ is a romantic choice for gardeners seeking an elegant, long-flowering rose with historical pedigree and lasting charm.
