The Rose Princess Alexandra of Kent was created by David Austin in 2007 and has spread widely throughout the world over the past decade. This exquisite beauty grows beautifully in the south, in the middle lane and even in Siberia, and caring for her is no more difficult than for other scrubs.
Rose Princess Alexandra of Kent is named after the current queen's cousin, Princess Alexandra, who was a passionate gardener and lover of roses. True Englishman David Austin would not have allowed the name of a princess if his rose was even a little sloppy or vulgar. This variety best combines the exquisite grace of a bush, a bright warm pink color of luxurious double flowers, an amazing aroma that changes during flowering.
The bush can be up to 100 cm high and up to 60 cm wide. Straight, slender shoots can support the weight of one flower, but can bend slightly under heavy inflorescences. Medium-sized semi-glossy dark green leaves perfectly set off the color of the many cupped flowers.
The bud captivates with the grace of its form, opening up, it amazes with its geometric perfection, and the opened flower with 90-100 petals, bright inside and lighter on the outside, cannot but delight with luxury. It is often referred to as luminous, perhaps because of its warm pink center and light outer petals that fold like a collar. Lemon notes are added to the traditional rich tea aroma when the flower blooms, and by the end of flowering - black currant.
Princess Alexandra of Kent is a drought-resistant variety that tolerates hibernation well in severe frosts, very rarely sick, blooming repeatedly.
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Planting and leaving
Rose of England Princess Alexandra of Kent prefers fertile, breathable and slightly acidic soils, grows well on black earth or loamy soils. Gardeners in the middle lane (and to the north) plant it on the site in the spring, when the ground is completely warmed up, most often in April or May. In the south, you can plant it in the fall, so that it takes root before frost.
It is advisable to choose a place protected from drafts with the occurrence of groundwater no closer than 1-1.5 m.
David Austin grafts his roses onto a branded rootstock with a strong taproot that can be up to 1.5m, so it is best to plant them on a hillock. For the same reason, they do not tolerate transplants well, so you need to choose a convenient place right away. These plants love the sun, but the aggressive midday rays can cause burns and disfigure delicate petals. Therefore, it is best if the rose hides in the afternoon in the light partial shade of taller plants.
A planting hole is dug up to a depth of 80–90 cm, a drainage layer is organized at the bottom, humus and compost are laid on it, and a hill of garden soil on top of which the roots of the seedling are placed. Carefully compacting the soil, fill up the hole, make sure that the root collar has dropped 3 cm below ground level, watered abundantly, mulch. Before planting, open roots can be soaked with water or growth stimulant solution, dipped in a clay mash. If they are dry or damaged, they are trimmed to healthy tissue.
If the soil is too heavy, it will not let water and air pass well enough, so it is advisable to mix it with peat, sand, compost. Too light sandy soil is not nutritious enough for roses, it heats up very quickly in hot summer, so it is improved with black soil and clay. Lime is added if the soil is too acidic, and neutral is mixed with peat, because this rose loves slightly acidic soil.
A profusely flowering bush needs nutrition, so the soil is fertilized before planting. In the spring, nitrogen fertilizers are given to accelerate growth, and after the beginning of flowering, potassium-phosphorus fertilizers. Fertilizers are usually diluted with water, poured under the bush after watering to avoid scalding the roots, and the next day, gently loosen the soil. The rose responds well to fertilization with humus or a solution of fermented manure, better than horse manure.
It is better to devote the first year of a seedling's life in a permanent place to the growth of roots, so the buds need to be cut off. Only by the end of August, experienced flower growers leave 1-2 flowers, allow them to bloom completely, even form seeds - this way the plant is better prepared for winter.
Princess Alexandra of Kent. Reviews, photos
the Rose (Princess alexandra of kent, AUSmerchant, the Rose Princess Alexandra of Kent) blossomed! A huge cup-shaped flower with many petals is rather similar in size and shape. And many people really confuse it with a peony! Princess Alexandra very pleasant pink color with a warm undertone. In autumn, flowers appear on it with warm peach petals in the center. Princess Alexandra of Kent- Ostinka,. Rose scent Princess Alexandra of Kent- very rich, lemon.
I bought rose Princess Alexandra of Kent in the fall of 2011, at the same time as another beautiful one. Honestly, I have nowhere to plant roses, but I still can't stop and moderate my greed when it comes to Austin... In my opinion, with english roses no other beats. For all characteristics roses by david austin surpass the rest, including the famous teahouses and floribundas.
the Rose Princess Alexandra of Kent quite large. I have it growing as a scrub on the south side near the house and easily reaches 1.5 meters or more. At the same time, I cut it to 40-50 cm in height. Princess Alexandra is a great addition and may well be grown by the fence as a small one.
Rose Princess Alexandra struck me even in the garden center with the size of the flower, shape, color, many petals and aroma. Princess Alexandra of Kent has a flower that resembles antique roses. This is a trademark of Austin's English roses. The flower is densely stuffed with petals. Flowers of Princess Alexandra of Kent are arranged on the branches with tassels. On the branch pictured below, I counted 28 flowers, some still in the form of buds! Flowers reach 12-13 cm in size. Incredible beauty!
Did you know that from the petals of roses such as Princess Alexandra of Kent , it turns out the best (see the recipe for the link). After all, there are a lot of them in every flower and they have a stunning aroma. Russian gardeners claim that scented ostinki are the best suppliers of rose jam petals.
Rose Princess Alexandra, photo
Rose Princess Alexandra, review
My Princess Alexandra rose grows in a fully illuminated place and perfectly tolerates the sun and heat. In the sun, its flowers only fade slightly with age, becoming colder and paler pink. Austin's website says the rose will grow in partial shade. Each flower of Princess Alexandra of Kent stays on the bush, like in a vase, for about 5 days. Flowers keep their shape perfectly, despite their size and weight. This rose also copes well with rain. In terms of weather resistance, the Princess Alexandra rose clearly surpasses some other Ostinki.
The frost resistance of this rose, according to the reviews of Russian gardeners, from with proper shelter. Princess Alexandra is a very healthy rose. By the end of the season, I cut 2-3 leaves affected by black spot from the very bottom of the bush. In June 2019, we had a week of heavy rains, but the foliage of Princess Alexandra remained completely clean.
What to combine a rose with Princess Alexandra of Kent
This rose, in my opinion, is best combined with roses of pearl pink or lighter pink color. I have Princess Alexandra growing against a brick wall of a house next to a pale pink weaving rose-rambler The Albrighton Rambler (Austin) and light salmon pink ground cover rose Surrey (Sommerwind) surrounded by alyssum. Since Princess Alexandra's flowers have warm peach undertones, she goes well with different shades of lighter pinks, both warm and cold. Blue plants are always a great idea to coexist with pink ones.
Rose scent Princess Alexandra won two awards: the 2009 Fragrance Award in Glasgow and the Most Fragrant Award in California.
Finally, the rose is named after Princess Alexandra of Kent... Princess Alexandra, The Honorable Duchess of Ogilvy, is the sister of Prince Michael of Kent, whom some call one of the direct heirs of the Russian royal dynasty. Princess Alexandra is very popular among the population and performs a number of representational functions at the court of Queen Elizabeth II. Her photo is above in the gallery.
Prince Albert, future King Edward VII, and Princess Alexandra of Denmark
When the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert, the Prince of Wales, married, one would assume that such an event was common in Britain. After all, Albert was the fourteenth to bear this proud title of heirs to kings. However, oddly enough, in almost six hundred years, only five princes married, bearing this particular title, and even then one of the weddings was celebrated outside England.
So the wedding of the Prince of Wales was a rare event, and the celebration was expected to be as lavish as possible. Therefore, when Queen Victoria decided that it was better to confine herself to a quiet, family ceremony, this did not meet with understanding, and one of the malicious authors of the famous comic magazine Punch suggested in this case, in this case, confine herself to a short announcement in the newspaper - they say, Albert English married Alexandra Danish ... Well, we had to celebrate the wedding of the future king with all possible pomp!
At first, Alexandra was not considered a suitable party for the heir to the British throne, and, of course, it was not at all about the personality of the young princess - on the one hand, her origin was relatively modest (her father became King of Denmark Christian IX in 1863, but by birth he was not was heir to the throne); on the other hand, Victoria dreamed of choosing a German princess for her son, and not a Danish one, especially when you consider that the Danes were at enmity with Prussia.
However, the elder sister of the prince, Victoria, Crown Princess of Prussia, organized, with the consent of her parents, a kind of accidental meeting of Albert and Alexandra in the German city of Speyer on the Rhine, after showing her brother a photograph of the princess. Seeing the image, Albert said that he was ready to marry such a princess - in fact, in the future Alexandra was to become a very spectacular woman, but for now the princess, who was not yet seventeen, was simply charming.
True, the outbreak of sympathy did not prevent the prince from having fun with actress Nelly Clifden. Prince Albert died in December 1861, and Queen Victoria believed that it was the concern about her son's riotous life that aggravated his illness and literally killed him. Six months after the death of his father, Albert nevertheless proposed to Alexandra, and on March 7, 1863, she set foot on the coast of England to become his wife.
The princess instantly charmed everyone - and these were all honestly ready to be charmed. However, it really turned out to be easy - very beautiful at nineteen, very charming and, as they say, alive. When the carriage with the arrived princess was surrounded by an enthusiastic crowd, one of the horses, frightened, began to buckle, and her hoof got stuck in the carriage wheel. Before anyone could react, Alexandra simply got out of the carriage and freed the horse.
Prince albert
Everyone wanted to see the wedding of such a princess with the Prince of Wales! And mostly, of course, to admire Alexandra herself. As one farmer said, "I walked all the way from Carlisle to look at her, and I'm ready to stand here in the rain until tomorrow, just to see that pretty face again." And a detachment of volunteers in Hyde Park, lining up to greet the princess, was so delighted at the sight of her that discipline was broken, the ranks were broken and everyone ran after the carriage ... The wedding ceremony itself was supposed to take place in the chapel of Windsor Castle and really be private, but outside of it, the jubilation and celebration were universal. Illumination, painted streets, special stands along the entire road along which the future wife of the king was to follow.
And on March 10, the wedding day, the jubilation reached its climax. Solemn services in churches, parades, balls, triumphal arches, fireworks. This event was overshadowed only by the fact that the court was still in mourning for Prince Albert; the queen herself, dressed in a black silk dress and a widow's cap, watched the wedding from the royal box, and the invited ladies donned outfits in dark colors. However, of course, this did not concern the bride herself.
If Victoria's wedding dress was, although royally beautiful, but rather elegant than luxurious, then her daughter-in-law's dress amazed the imagination with its luxury. Alexandra, the future trendsetter of English fashion, was dressed in a white satin dress, the fluffy skirts of which, according to the fashion of the time, were supported by a crinoline. It was adorned with "garlands of orange blossom and myrtle and frills of tulle and Honiton lace." A silver moire train was also trimmed. The famous lace with four lush tiers almost covered the bell skirt. A long veil and a handkerchief were also made of them. The lace pattern featured a cornucopia and the United Kingdom's floral symbols of roses, shamrocks and thistles.
Princess Alexandra of Denmark. Artist F.-K. Winterhalter
The bride was literally showered with jewelry - diamond earrings and a necklace; brooch made of diamonds and pearls; a diamond necklace - a gift from the Corporation of London; a bracelet made of opals and diamonds - a gift from the queen; a diamond bracelet presented as a gift by the ladies of the city of Leeds; another bracelet made of opals and diamonds, a gift from the ladies from Manchester.
Well, fashion is changing. In addition, Victoria, when she married, was a young, recently ascended queen. Alexandra, when she got married, became the Princess of Wales, the daughter-in-law of Queen Victoria herself!
Alexandra Danish's wedding ring was rather massive, but simple. However, one more "guard ring" was attached to it. It was adorned with six precious stones - beryl, two emeralds, ruby, turquoise and hyacinth. They were not chosen by chance - the first letters of the names of these stones in English formed the name Bertie, a diminutive of the first name of the groom, Albert.
Let us note that the princess received a great variety of gifts, including jewelry, for example, a necklace of opals and diamonds from Queen Victoria and a diamond parure from the groom, but from her relative, the King of Denmark, she received a special gift - a necklace with a gold cross studded with diamonds. a copy of the cross of Queen Dagmar of Bohemia (1186–1212), wife of the Danish king Voldemar II, revered by the Danes; Dagmar is said to have asked her future husband for the only gift for the wedding - to free the peasants from taxes and release the prisoners from prison. Talisman for the future queen!
Eight bridesmaids each received a medallion decorated with coral and diamonds; red and white symbolized the colors of Denmark. And these young ladies, in turn, presented the bride with a gold bracelet, decorated with diamonds and colored enamel; its most charming feature was that it consisted of eight interconnected medallions, each containing a small photograph of each girl.
However, back to the ceremony. The prince stands at the altar and waits. “... Finally, with the sounds of trumpets, which are muffled by the curtains, the long-awaited procession with the bride at the head comes out, and the prince, casting a glance and making sure that she is finally here, looks directly at the queen and does not take his eyes off her until then, until his betrothed gets there.
There is such a deep silence that it seems that even the glitter of jewels sparkling everywhere is about to break it. And despite the etiquette that until now controlled every word and gesture, now everyone is leaning forward, and the muffled noise and rustle in the nave indicates that the bride is approaching. In the next instant, she appears and stands, “in the glitter of silks and the shimmer of pearls, a rose and a lily,” the most beautiful and almost the youngest among the surrounding blossoming retinue. Although she is not overly agitated, she is still worried, and the delicate colors that usually gave her living appearance such a happy look have faded. Its head is bowed, and, looking from the sides at times, it slowly moves towards the altar. The program mentions that on the right she was supported by her father, Prince Christian of Denmark, and on the left - the Duke of Cambridge, and this same dry, but truthful document tells us that both of them were in full uniform, with chains and insignia of orders of knighthood. But, not wishing to diminish the importance of these brilliant persons, we must say that anyone could have been in their place, so overwhelming was the interest with which they watched the bride, she alone. Her features were hidden by a veil and almost indistinguishable, and her gaze was lowered down, so it is difficult to see her, but when she approaches the altar, she lowers her hand, and a large orange blossom bouquet appears from under the veil. ‹…›
Its splendid train, white and silver, is carried by eight young ladies. These chosen virgins, heirs of the most ancient families, are from fifteen to twenty years old. All of them, honored with such an important role in the long program of this happy day, are daughters of dukes, marquises or earls, whose titles are almost as familiar to us as the names of kings of the past. ‹…›
Needless to say, what they looked like when, dressed in white and wrapped in veils, they followed their regal mistress with light steps. And since they were not supposed to get married, it seemed that the girls are relieved that they do not need to look at the ground - they look around, turn to one another and make us believe that they do not know about what admiration they cause, even nearby. with such a bride and at such a moment. Let your imagination paint this picture for you, for words are powerless to describe it. "
And when the couple stood next to the altar, a gentle, sad chant sounded, the music to which was once written by the late Prince Albert. Oh, how the queen regretted that he was not there, that he had not had time to find another daughter in Alexandra's face! ...
But down with the sadness. A few minutes later, Albert and Alexandra were married, and their long life together began. Not a single princess of Wales, either before or after so long, bore this title - the wedding was in 1863, and Prince Albert, who became King Edward VII, ascended the throne only in 1901. Well, being a prince and princess rather than king and queen isn't that bad either.
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The English rose Princess Alexandra of Kent was named after Queen Elizabeth II's cousin Princess Alexandra, a practicing gardener and rose lover. Rose also boasts the Glasgo 29 and California fragrance awards from the Desert Rose Society Show.
Group - English roses
Subgroup - English hybrids of Vintage roses
Flower color - warm pink
Number of petals - 130 (thick terry)
Flowering type - repetitive
Aroma - strong
The main form is a bush
Height - from 1 m
Diameter - 70 cm
Powdery mildew resistance - good
Black spot resistance - good
Winter hardiness - zones 5 - 10 USDA
Breeder - D. Austin
Catalog name - Ausmerchant
Cultural introduction year - 2007
The Princess Alexandra of Kent rose has unusually large flowers, a warm pink color with a pearlescent sheen. They are densely terry and shaped into a cupped rosette. In the beginning, they smell like a tea rose. With age, this aroma is completely replaced by lemon with hints of black currant.
The bush of the English rose Princess Alexandra of Kent forms round and low. The foliage is dense, disease resistant.
How to care for an English rose Princess Alexandra of Kent?Water the English Rose Princess Alexandra of Kent as needed. Usually this should be done when the soil layer dries out 3 cm deep. For 1 bush, 15 liters of water will be needed, which must be poured over the area of the root system, and not over the bush. During drought, watering is increased and, if possible, evening spraying is used.
It is necessary to apply fertilizer for the rose at least 2 times a season. For this, both organic matter and mineral fertilizers are suitable.
Be sure to loosen and weed the soil around the plant to keep the plant clean.
It is better to prune the Princess Alexandra of Kent rose during the rest period. The main branches are shortened by a third, and the old and sick ones are cut out completely.
Where to plant the Princess Alexandra of Kent rose?The place for planting roses is chosen sunny or partial shade. It is important that in winter it is not blown by the northerly or north-westerly winds, which contribute to freezing, especially in those regions where winter can surprise you in the form of an unexpected thaw. The Princess Alexandra of Kent rose is ideal for mixborders, hedges or tapeworms. Her partners can be, for example, catnip, salvia or lavender ...
Rose "Princess Alexandra of Kent" came from the nursery of David Austin, which means that this variety, as it should be with such a name, combines the charm of old English forms and bright modern colors. Our summer residents fell in love with it not only for its beauty, cold resistance and resistance to many diseases facilitate the care of the plant.
The variety, named after the cousin of the British queen, was created only in 2007, and it has already won the hearts of rose lovers on both sides of the ocean. It belongs to the re-flowering scrubs, the bush grows up to 90 cm high and 60 cm wide. Against the background of dark green foliage, large (12 cm in diameter) double cup-shaped flowers of pink mother-of-pearl color are clearly distinguished, they are single or collected in small inflorescences, under the weight of which the branches tilt slightly. The color is unusually pleasant, warm, more intense towards the center, and the outer petals are slightly lighter. No less amazing smell of these flowers: the traditional tea aroma, as the bud opens, acquires distinct lemon notes, and then blackcurrant notes.
In summer, a fairly compact bush is simply strewn with flowers. Large bright flowers, consisting of a large number of petals (about 100) never look sloppy, the classic shape of old English roses makes itself felt. The bush looks great from all sides, a small group of 3 plants looks good, often roses of this variety are planted in the foreground of complex multi-tiered flower beds.
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Landing place
English roses prefer a temperate climate, they like the sun, but not when it burns delicate petals strongly.
The place for "Princess Alexandra" should be chosen open, it can be slightly elevated in order to exclude the possibility of stagnation of water and cold air. It is good if the sun illuminates the rose from the very morning and evening, and at the hottest time of the day it would be better if it fell into a light shade.
The place should be well ventilated, but the bush should not be in a draft. This rose, like all varieties of David Austin, does not like transplants, so it is advisable to determine the location correctly.
The soil
The soil needs nutritious, slightly acidified, breathable, not retaining excess water, black soil or loam is perfect if it is improved with fertilizers and peat added. 
It is important that the groundwater does not rise to the surface closer than 1 - 1.5 m. It is advisable to regulate the acidity - add peat to the alkaline soil, and lime or at least wood ash to the too acidic soil.
Landing
A hole for a rose is prepared deep, at least 70 cm, a drainage layer is arranged at the bottom to avoid stagnant water, then compost or humus is placed, and a pile of loose garden soil is poured on top. The bush is placed so that the straightened roots are placed on the slopes of an earthen hill, and the root collar goes 3 cm underground. 
This ensures that there are no shoots growing below the grafting point (although the varieties from David Austin are famous for not producing wild growth), and saves the vulnerable graft site from cold and heat. The roots are carefully covered with loose earth, tamped around the bush and watered. Experts advise to dip the roots in a clay mash before planting.
Roses from this nursery are always grafted onto a branded stock, they form a strong root system, the length of the main root can reach one and a half meters, so the bushes do not like transplanting.
After planting, young bushes take a long time to get used to a new place, for the first year they do not need to be allowed to bloom, only in August one can leave one bud and let the seeds ripen, this will make the plant stronger and prepare it for the dormant period.
Care
In summer, sanitary pruning is carried out, damaged leaves and shoots are removed, and wilting flowers are cut. In autumn, extra shoots are removed, and the main formative pruning is carried out in the spring, when living buds are already visible. 
Frozen shoots or tops of branches are removed, all others are shortened by a third to form a beautiful bush.
With the arrival of cold weather, the bush is covered. 
The shoots are sprinkled with earth to a height of 10 cm, spruce branches are placed under the bush and on the laid shoots, and a frame is arranged on top, covered with lutrasil and film, so as to leave the possibility of airing. In the spring, the shelter is removed gradually.
Reproduction
"Princess" reproduces well by cuttings. Branches for cuttings are cut off after the first wave of flowering, they are rooted in the ground. Own-rooted plants retain all the characteristics of the variety.
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