ALEXANDRA - P. DE LUXEMBOURG ® – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose - Kordes
Imagine an old-fashioned arbour in an English cottage garden, the air softly scented and petals scattered after rain and wind: this romantic hybrid tea brings a clear, salmon-pink colour to small and medium family gardens without demanding expert care. Bred by Kordes and supplied in our practical pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it arrives as an established, own‑root shrub whose longevity and quiet resilience suit busy homeowners and first‑time gardeners alike. Its bushy habit sits beautifully among herbs, box and kitchen‑garden rows, producing generous waves of double, rosette blooms with a notably strong, fruity fragrance. On its own roots it thickens steadily and can regenerate from the base if ever cut back hard, giving a stable ornamental structure over many years as roots, then shoots, then full garden presence steadily develop.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Romantic focal point by a seating area or arbour |
The upright, bushy structure and large, rosette flowers give a classic hybrid tea look that reads beautifully from a garden bench or terrace, especially in late afternoon light, matching the mood of relaxed, storybook tea outdoors for romantic cottage‑style homeowners. |
| Mixed cottage border in a small to medium family garden |
Medium height and compact spread make it easy to weave into existing planting with perennials and herbs, providing dependable repeat flushes without overwhelming nearby plants, ideal for informal countryside or village gardens seeking traditional charm for cottage‑border enthusiasts. |
| Feature rose in a large container (40–50 litres or more) |
The strong, own‑root framework anchors well in a generous pot, and medium maintenance needs remain manageable on patios or balconies; a 40–50 litre container allows steady growth and flowering with simple watering and feeding for busy urban gardeners. |
| Sunny front garden for kerbside appeal |
Its warm salmon‑pink colour stands out against brick and gravel, while moderate disease resistance and hardy constitution reduce fuss for those who simply want a reliable, tidy shrub by the front path or drive, suiting practical homeowners. |
| Traditional rose-and-kitchen garden combination |
Suiting sunny, open positions near vegetable beds, its moderate care level and sturdy bush habit mean it fits into a working kitchen garden without constant attention, adding a touch of elegance beside beans, herbs and salads for rural kitchen‑garden keepers. |
| Family lawn edge with children’s play nearby |
The dense, mid‑green foliage and repeat flowering give long seasonal presence, while own‑root vigour helps the plant recover from the odd accidental knock or misjudged football, fitting families who want a pretty but forgiving border rose. |
| Exposed sites where weather can be unsettled |
Its robust, bushy frame and proven garden performance cope well with blustery, damp conditions by the coast or on higher ground, provided basic soil preparation and drainage are in place, reassuring gardeners in breezy, weather‑beaten locations. |
| Low-maintenance traditional rose collection |
Strong, sweet-fruity scent and award-winning garden performance deliver the feel of a classic show rose with only ordinary seasonal care; own‑root planting promises long service life and easier rejuvenation pruning, appealing to beginners building a simple, enduring rose group. |
Styling ideas
- Arbour Romance – Train on a discreet support near a bench, underplanted with lavender and catmint to echo its salmon-pink blooms – for lovers of afternoon tea and storybook garden scenes.
- Cottage Border – Mix with foxgloves, hardy geraniums and soft grasses along a fence, using its bushy habit as a calm anchor – for those creating a relaxed English cottage look.
- Patio Statement – Plant one shrub in a 50‑litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme at the rim, placing it by French doors for easy scent enjoyment – for balcony and terrace gardeners.
- Kitchen-Garden Charm – Set at the end of vegetable rows with chives and calendula, giving a pretty focal point that still feels practical and robust – for rural kitchen‑garden owners.
- Front-Garden Welcome – Pair with low box edging and creamy roses to frame a path, letting its warm salmon tone draw the eye to the doorway – for families who want classic kerb appeal.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as KORjuknei; marketed as Alexandra - P. de Luxembourg ® within the MärchenRosen® collection, with ARS exhibition name Alexandra Princesse de Luxembourg. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes in Germany around 2000; registered 2012 (US PP 22 499) and introduced to gardens after 2012 through selected European distributors. |
| Awards and recognition |
Recipient of a silver medal at the Kortrijk International Rose Competition, with further awards in other international rose trials confirming its ornamental and garden performance. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Bushy shrub reaching about 80–105 cm in height and 50–70 cm spread, with moderately thorny stems and dense, slightly glossy mid-green foliage suitable for borders and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, rosette-shaped blooms with 26–39 petals, typically produced in small clusters; remontant habit provides a main flush followed by a generous, reliable second flowering period. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Warm salmon-pink with a delicate coral tinge; buds open paler, deepen to vivid salmon-pink at full bloom, then fade to pastel salmon with a creamy edge as the flower ages. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, sweet, distinctly fruity fragrance in the fully open flowers, giving clear scent presence near seating areas or paths; mainly ornamental value rather than for culinary or cosmetic use. |
| Hip characteristics |
Only occasional ellipsoidal orange-red hips, about 8–12 mm in diameter, may develop due to the full double flowers and tendency for spent blooms to be removed or to self-clean partially. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately -29 to -26 °C (H7, roughly USDA zone 5a); disease profile shows moderate powdery mildew tolerance with good resistance to black spot and rust in average garden conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in sunny positions with well-prepared soil; suited for borders, specimens and large containers, with moderate maintenance needs, including occasional deadheading and preventative plant health care. |
ALEXANDRA - P. DE LUXEMBOURG ® offers romantic salmon-pink blooms, strong fruity fragrance and a bushy, long-lived own-root shrub form that settles in reliably over the years, making it a thoughtful choice for a gently traditional garden.
