Shrub Rose • Created by David Austin • England
Princess Alexandra of Kent
Princess Alexandra of Kent
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Bare-root roses are available to order now, with deliveries starting on 26 October. Close ↑
Bare-root roses are lifted only after they enter dormancy and the shoots have fully matured and hardened. Lifting them too early can stress the plants and leave young growth insufficiently mature.
We do not force the season simply to ship earlier. We wait for the right point in the plant’s natural cycle, so you receive a strong, well-matured rose ready for planting and the season ahead.
What about colder regions and winter frost?
Waiting until the shoots have fully matured helps the plants enter winter better prepared for low temperatures.
Famous Roses provides a 180-day establishment guarantee for bare-root roses.
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Princess Alexandra of Kent® is a David Austin English shrub rose with unusually large, bright pink, deeply cupped flowers, strong Tea fragrance and repeat flowering. Its well-rounded habit reaches about 125 cm in height and width and suits borders, rose hedges, large pots and partially shaded positions.
Choose it if you want a generous, highly fragrant David Austin rose that becomes a natural point of admiration in the garden.
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Full description:
Some roses quietly complete a garden. Princess Alexandra of Kent® does something more: it becomes a conversation.
Its large, bright pink flowers have the kind of presence that makes guests stop, look closer and ask its name. This is a rose for gardens where beauty is meant to be noticed, enjoyed and remembered, bringing colour, fragrance and a sense of quiet luxury to every flowering flush.
Created by David Austin and introduced in 2007, Princess Alexandra of Kent® carries the unmistakable charm of an English rose. Its unusually large, bright pink flowers are full-petalled and deeply cupped, yet remain elegantly poised on a well-rounded shrub.
The fragrance is one of its most memorable qualities: a strong, fresh Tea scent that develops lemon notes and later hints of blackcurrant. It is especially rewarding near terraces, paths, windows or seating areas.
At Famous Roses, we see Princess Alexandra of Kent® as one of those roses that easily becomes the centre of attention during a garden visit. It has the beauty to impress from a distance and the fragrance to reward anyone who comes closer.
With repeat flowering, a well-rounded habit and a mature size of approximately 125 × 125 cm, it is a wonderful choice for gardeners who want strong colour, fragrance and a generous garden presence.
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Characteristics:
Type: English shrub rose
Creator: David Austin
Introduced: 2007
Colour: bright pink
Flower: unusually large, full-petalled, deeply cupped blooms
Fragrance: strong, fresh Tea fragrance developing lemon and blackcurrant notes
Flowering: repeat flowering throughout the season
Height at maturity: approximately 125 cm
Width at maturity: approximately 125 cm
Foliage: healthy green foliage
Growth habit: well-rounded, medium shrub
Exposure: full sun or partial shade
Use: borders, mixed plantings, rose hedges, large pots, fragrance gardens and feature planting
Delivery format: potted rose or bare-root rose, depending on season and availability
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Frequently asked questions:
Is Princess Alexandra of Kent® fragrant?
Yes. Its strong, fresh Tea fragrance develops lemon notes and later hints of blackcurrant.
Does it repeat flower?
Yes. Princess Alexandra of Kent® flowers repeatedly throughout the growing season.
Where should I plant it?
Plant it in a border, rose hedge, large pot or near a terrace, path or seating area. It can also tolerate partial shade.
Is it suitable as a feature rose?
Yes. Its large bright pink blooms and strong fragrance make it a beautiful focal point in an elegant garden.
What does the rose look like on delivery?
The appearance of the rose depends on the delivery format, the month and the natural stage of growth. For clear explanations, see What roses look like on delivery →
What should I do after planting?
Water deeply after planting and keep the soil lightly moist during the first weeks. For step-by-step guidance, see the planting guide →
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Hi, I ordered 11 bare root roses and from all of them, the only one that i am afraid of not going to do well after planting it, is exactly the Princess Alexandra of Kent. It was the smallest and looked really exhausted when it arrived. I planted it anyways and hope for the best.. but so far it looks like it is the only rose failing to thrive after planting. After a week it still doesn’t look good.
neat packaging, prompt shipping, nice plants. very pleased.
Princess Alexandra of Kent ®
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Hi, I ordered 11 bare root roses and from all of them, the only one that i am afraid of not going to do well after planting it, is exactly the Princess Alexandra of Kent. It was the smallest and looked really exhausted when it arrived. I planted it anyways and hope for the best.. but so far it looks like it is the only rose failing to thrive after planting. After a week it still doesn’t look good.
neat packaging, prompt shipping, nice plants. very pleased.
Princess Alexandra of Kent ®