Rose - Princess Alexandra of Kent

Common Name:
Princess Alexandra of Kent Rose

Description:
The Princess Alexandra of Kent Rose (Rosa ‘Princess Alexandra of Kent’) is a David Austin English Rose, celebrated for its large, fully double, deep pink blooms with a rich, fruity fragrance. This repeat-flowering variety produces magnificent, cupped flowers from spring through autumn, making it a standout in garden beds, borders, and pots. Named in honour of Princess Alexandra, a cousin of Queen Elizabeth II, this rose exhibits strong, bushy growth and excellent disease resistance. Thriving in Melbourne’s climate, it prefers full sun and well-drained soil. Regular feeding, watering, and deadheading will ensure continuous flowering and healthy growth.

Form:

• Shrub - Medium
• Suitable for Hedging

Mature Size:

• Height: 1.2–1.5 m
• Width: 1–1.2 m

Aspect:

• Full Sun

Flowering:

• Flowers in Spring
• Flowers in Summer
• Flowers in Autumn

Flower Colour:

• Deep Pink

Key Attributes:

• Suitable for Pots
• Disease Resistant
• Strongly Scented Flowers
• Bee Attracting
• Perennial
• Long Flowering
• Suitable for Cut Flowers
• Suitable for Hedging

Toxicity:

• Non-toxic to humans and pets

Companion Plants:

• Lavender
• Salvia
• Nepeta (Catmint)
• Alliums
• Boxwood (Buxus)