David Austin Roses Limited
David Austin Roses Limited
David Austin Roses Limited
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NEW ENGLISH<br />
ROSES FOR 2011<br />
Princess Alexandra of Kent ❀<br />
Unusually large, very full-petalled<br />
flowers of warm, glowing pink. These<br />
are deeply cupped, with a ring of soft<br />
pink outer petals enclosing the inner<br />
ones. Plant in groups of three to keep<br />
the flowers and growth nicely<br />
balanced. The delicious Tea fragrance<br />
develops notes of lemon and<br />
blackcurrants. A very healthy variety.<br />
Height: Medium<br />
Habit: Bushy, rounded<br />
Bloom size: Large<br />
Petal count: 130<br />
Repeating: Very good<br />
Fragrance: Very strong, Tea<br />
Uses: Flower beds, rose<br />
borders, containers,<br />
landscaping, hedging<br />
Position: Full sun, partial shade<br />
Appellation: Ausmerchant<br />
Hybridiser: <strong>David</strong> <strong>Austin</strong> 2007<br />
The name:<br />
We were honored to name this rose for<br />
Princess Alexandra, who is a cousin of<br />
Queen Elizabeth II. She is a keen<br />
gardener and great lover of roses.<br />
Awards:<br />
Winner of the fragrance award at the<br />
2009 Glasgow, Scotland trials<br />
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