Princess Alexandra Of Kent® (Ausmerchant) is an English shrub rose bred by David Austin. It has large, full-petalled and deep cupped bright pink flowers with a wonderful strong tea fragrance that is warming and uplifting.
With exquisite large flower heads, this shrub rose manages to retain its poise and hold it shape, with a well-rounded silhouette. It is a wonderful addition to mixed borders and will create a truly captivating container rose positioned on patios or next to entrances. With a floriferous nature and its fresh tea fragrance, it makes a magnificent rose hedge that adds structure and zoning to garden designs.
Introduced in 2007, this English shrub rose was bred by David Austin® and is named for Princess Alexandra of Kent, a keen gardener and lover of roses.
Plant details
- Breeder:Â David Austin
- Rose type:Â Shrub Rose
- Colour:Â Bright Pink
- Fragrance:Â Strong, Tea
- Bloom size:Â Large
- Flowering period:Â June, July, August, September, October (Repeat flowering)
- Pot size:Â 6-Litre
Growing conditions
- Soil moisture:Â Moist but well drained
- Soil pH:Â Acid, Alkaline, Neutral (suitable for all soil types)
- Hardiness:Â Fully hardy
Best location
- Aspect:Â North, East, South or West-facing
- Sunlight:Â Full sun, Partial shade
Expected plant growth
- Plant height: Up to 1.25m (after 3 years)
- Plant width:Â Up to 1.25m (after 3 years)
All measurements are approximate
How to care for your rose
To get the best blooms from your David Austin Princess Alexandra Of Kent® rose, plant it with a sprinkling of David Austin Mycorrhizal Fungi to help the roots establish and encourage good plant health. We also recommend regular feeding with rose food, once in late March or early April and again in July. Whilst this rose is in flower, regularly deadhead the spent blooms to encourage new bud growth.
(Images courtesy of David Austin® Roses)