Princess Alexandra of Kent Rose
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners seeking reliable, repeat-blooming color.
Princess Alexandra of Kent is a highly fragrant, pink English Rose, celebrated for its versatility in gardens. It thrives in beds, borders, cut flower arrangements, and containers. This rose features bushy foliage on a rounded, winter-hardy plant, providing a beautiful backdrop for its large, 4.5-inch blooms. With over 41 petals, a strong lemon and tea scent, and repeat blooming cycles, it's a robust performer. Its vigorous growth habit makes it suitable for almost any garden location, offering continuous beauty and fragrance throughout the season.
$67.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.5
/ 5
Category Rank
1597
/ 2598
#1597 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+70%
Above average
Type
English Rose
/ English Rose
Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing sensory experiences and aromatic landscapes
- Landscape enthusiasts seeking consistent, high-impact floral displays
- Busy homeowners wanting low-maintenance, resilient garden plants
Who should skip it
- Gardeners sensitive to handling sharp, thorny plant varieties
- Urban gardeners working with limited or compact planting areas
- Low-effort gardeners preferring plants that require minimal grooming
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
Powerful lemon and tea notes provide a standout sensory garden experience.
Bloom Quality
Large, multi-petaled cups offer exceptional visual impact and classic English charm.
Environmental Resilience
Impressive hardiness range ensures success across diverse climate zones.
Growth Habit
Vigorous, rounded structure creates a lush, full look in any landscape.
Blooming Consistency
Reliable repeat flushes keep the garden colorful throughout the entire season.
Versatility
Adapts seamlessly from container gardening to traditional beds and borders.
Key Specs
Type
English Rose
Color
Pink
Fragrance
Very Fragrant
Hardiness Zone
4 - 11
Size
5' x 4'
Rebloom
Repeat Blooming
Bloom Type
Clustered | Cupped | Very Full
Year
2007
Features
- Very fragrant with a strong lemon and tea scent
- Large blooms with 41+ petal count
- Repeat blooming flushes
- Bushy foliage on a rounded plant
- Winter-hardy
- Vigorous grower
- Suitable for beds, borders, cut flower gardens, and pots
What customers say
Customers consistently praise the exceptional quality of the Princess Alexandra of Kent Rose. Many highlight the robust health of the plants upon arrival, noting their vigorous growth and strong establishment in gardens. The rose's stunning design, characterized by its large, deeply cupped, fragrant pink blooms, is a recurring delight. Gardeners frequently express satisfaction with the plant's overall beauty and the impressive display it creates, making it a cherished addition.
Know before you buy
This rose typically reaches a mature size of 5 feet tall and 4 feet wide. Its vigorous, rounded growth habit makes it a substantial presence in a garden bed or border.
Yes, its bushy, rounded habit makes it well-suited for large containers. Ensure you use a pot with adequate drainage and provide enough space for its root system to thrive.
The Princess Alexandra of Kent is exceptionally versatile, with a hardiness range spanning zones 4 through 11. It is designed to withstand a wide variety of climates, including colder regions.
This is a repeat-blooming variety, meaning it will provide multiple flushes of flowers throughout the growing season rather than blooming just once.
The blooms offer a strong, distinct fragrance characterized by notes of lemon and tea. It is considered a very fragrant variety, making it an excellent choice for planting near walkways or seating areas.
Absolutely. With large, 4.5-inch blooms and over 41 petals each, they make beautiful, full-bodied additions to cut flower arrangements.
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