Regal, romantic, and exceptionally fragrant, Princess Alexandra of Kent® is one of the most impressive pink English Roses from David Austin®. Introduced in 2007, this outstanding shrub rose is celebrated for its enormous, deeply cupped flowers in a glowing shade of warm pink, accompanied by a powerful and wonderfully complex fragrance.

The magnificent blooms are remarkably large and filled with approximately 130 beautifully arranged petals. Each flower opens into a deeply cupped rosette with a rich pink center surrounded by slightly softer outer petals. Despite their impressive size and fullness, the flowers retain an elegant, balanced appearance that gives Princess Alexandra of Kent® the unmistakable romance of a classic English Rose.

Fragrance is one of this variety's greatest attractions. The blooms possess a strong Tea Rose fragrance that develops delicious notes of fresh lemon and blackcurrant as the flowers mature. Its powerful perfume makes this rose particularly enjoyable near patios, pathways, entrances, and outdoor seating areas.

Princess Alexandra of Kent® forms a beautifully rounded, bushy shrub with attractive green foliage. Its repeat-flowering habit provides generous flushes of blooms throughout the growing season, while the substantial flowers are wonderful for cutting and bringing indoors.

Key Features

Growing Information

Ideal Uses

✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Dedicated Rose Gardens
✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Fragrance Gardens
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ English Gardens
✔ Pots & Large Containers

Recommended Growing Regions

Princess Alexandra of Kent® is well suited for:

• Northeast

• Mid-Atlantic

• Midwest

• Southeast

• Southwest

• West Coast

• Pacific Northwest

• Intermountain West

Spectacular Flowers & Fragrance

Few roses combine flower size and fragrance quite like Princess Alexandra of Kent®. Its enormous pink rosettes create an impressive display without sacrificing the soft, romantic character associated with David Austin® English Roses.

The fragrance is equally distinctive. Beginning with classic Tea Rose character, it develops fresh lemon and blackcurrant notes, creating a rich and evolving perfume. Planting it near areas of the garden that receive frequent foot traffic allows both the beauty and fragrance of the flowers to be fully appreciated.

Behind the Name

Princess Alexandra of Kent® was named for Princess Alexandra, The Honourable Lady Ogilvy, a cousin of the late Queen Elizabeth II and a keen gardener.

Its regal namesake is particularly appropriate for a rose with such magnificent flowers and an elegant garden presence.

Why You'll Love Princess Alexandra of Kent®

• Enormous, luxurious blooms in a beautiful warm shade of pink

• Approximately 130 petals create exceptionally full, deeply cupped rosettes

• Powerful Tea Rose fragrance with fresh lemon and blackcurrant notes

• Generous repeat flowering throughout the growing season

• Attractive rounded growth creates a beautifully balanced shrub

• Excellent flowers for cutting and fragrant indoor arrangements

• Suitable for full sun or partial shade

• Beautiful in borders, cottage gardens, fragrance gardens, and containers

• A quintessential David Austin® English Rose combining romance, fragrance, and spectacular flower size

Bring regal English Rose beauty to your garden with Princess Alexandra of Kent®. Its enormous warm-pink blooms, intoxicating fragrance, graceful rounded habit, and reliable repeat flowering make this magnificent David Austin® rose an unforgettable centerpiece for gardens and landscapes.