Key facts
- Breeder
- David Austin
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
The Alexandra Rose is an English rose bred by David Austin and introduced in 1993 from the Albrighton nursery in Shropshire; it is also listed simply as Alexandra Rose. The reference gives no flower colour, scent or size, so check details with the supplier before buying.
The Alexandra Rose traits
- David Austin English rose, introduced 1993
- Also listed as Alexandra Rose
Good for
- Mixed borders
- English rose collections
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Alexandra Rose this page | — | — | — |
| A Shropshire Lad | — | Shrub | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Adélaïde d'Orléans | — | Climber | — |
| Albéric Barbier | — | Climber | — |
| Albertine | — | Climber | — |
The Alexandra Rose FAQ
What kind of rose is The Alexandra Rose?
The Alexandra Rose is an English rose bred by David Austin and introduced in 1993 from the Albrighton nursery in Shropshire; it is also listed simply as Alexandra Rose. The reference gives no flower colour, scent or size, so check details with the supplier before buying.
How does The Alexandra Rose compare with other rose varieties?
Similar rose varieties include A Shropshire Lad, A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is The Alexandra Rose good for?
The Alexandra Rose is grown for mixed borders, english rose collections.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
- How to Prune Roses: When to Cut and How Hard
- Types of Roses: How the Group Decides the Pruning
- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
- All 321 rose varieties
Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
The text on this page is our own summary written from the published variety record, not a copy of it.