Botanical profile

David Austin Rose 'Princess Alexandra of Kent'

Latin name
Rosa 'Princess Alexandra of Kent'
Common name
English Rose 'Princess Alexandra of Kent'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

The English rose 'Princess Alexandra of Kent', bred by David Austin, is a shrub variety remarkable for its large, very double, warm and luminous pink flowers. Its opulent rosettes, with delicately imbricated petals, offer abundant and continuous flowering from early summer until autumn. They release an intense and captivating fragrance, blending notes of tea with a citrus touch, particularly appreciated by lovers of fragrant roses. Its bushy, vigorous, and well-structured habit makes it an excellent choice for beds, borders, or as a standalone plant. Its healthy green foliage highlights its spectacular flowers, making this rose a must-have for bringing elegance, fragrance, and presence to the garden.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, keeping the soil slightly damp without overwatering
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Glossy mid-green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
1.25 m (4.1 ft)
Width
1.25 m (4.1 ft)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.