ALEXANDRA - P. DE LUXEMBOURG ® – salmon-pink hybrid tea rose
Elegant and romantic, ALEXANDRA - P. DE LUXEMBOURG ® brings warm salmon-pink blooms to your beds and borders without demanding complicated care, ideal for typical Irish gardens where humidity and damp weather can challenge fussier roses. This bushy hybrid tea forms a compact, rounded shape that fits beautifully into front gardens and smaller spaces, rewarding You with clusters of large, rosette flowers and a reliably strong, fruity fragrance. Its own-root origin supports long-term health and regeneration, so the plant settles in gradually and gives stable ornamental value over many years. In the first year it focuses on roots, the second year brings stronger shoots, and by the third year You enjoy full, mature flowering that enhances your home with classic, storybook charm.
Use cases
| Target area |
Reason |
| Front garden feature by the entrance |
The compact, bushy habit stays within 80–105 cm, giving a neat, structured look beside paths and doorways without overwhelming smaller front gardens; ideal if You want a clear focal point that still leaves room for everyday family use for the busy home gardener |
| Romantic seating corner or patio edge |
Large, double, rosette blooms carried in clusters provide a sumptuous, “fairytale” effect near benches or patios, while the generous repeat bloom keeps colour returning through summer for relaxed evening seating for the lover of cosy corners |
| Fragrant spot under a window |
The strong, sweet, fruity scent is best enjoyed close-up, so planting near a frequently opened window or favourite chair lets You appreciate the fragrance without extra effort, turning everyday moments into small luxuries for the scent-focused gardener |
| Mixed border with shrubs and perennials |
Moderate disease resistance, including good black spot resistance, helps it cope reliably with Irish rain and humidity in mixed plantings, where spraying is often limited and You want a rose that simply keeps going for the low-maintenance planner |
| Small grouped rose bed (1–5 plants) |
Recommended planting distances make it easy to design a tidy group; a trio or small cluster creates a strong colour block of salmon-pink without complicated layout, perfect when You want a coherent look with minimal planning for the beginner gardener |
| Large container on a sunny terrace |
Suited to container growing when planted in a minimum 40–50 litre pot filled with good-quality compost, giving You hybrid tea blooms and scent on balconies or terraces where ground planting is not possible for the urban balcony owner |
| Long-lived specimen in a cottage-style bed |
As an own-root rose it forms its permanent framework in situ, regrowing strongly from the base if cut back or winter-damaged, making it a dependable, long-term feature in informal cottage-style borders for the long-term planner |
| Path or drive edging in heavier soils |
Performs well when planted with attention to drainage, making it suitable for many Irish gardens with heavier, moisture-retentive soils near drives and paths, where You want reliable flowering despite cool, wet spells for the practical family gardener |
Decorating ideas
- Fairytale Welcome – Plant a pair of ALEXANDRA - P. DE LUXEMBOURG ® flanking your front path, underplant with lavender and low nepeta for a soft, scented approach – ideal for homeowners who want an inviting, storybook entrance.
- Cottage Corner – Combine with hydrangeas and foxgloves against a fence, letting the salmon-pink blooms weave through looser cottage planting – perfect for those who love relaxed, rural garden character with minimal upkeep.
- Balcony Rose Pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme and white bacopa at the rim – suited to apartment or townhouse residents seeking a single, impressive rose on a sunny balcony.
- Evening Perfume Nook – Place near a seating area with companions like rosemary and scented nemesia so the strong fruity fragrance drifts around you at dusk – great for people who unwind outdoors after work.
- Neat Driveway Border – Line a short drive or path with spaced plants and underplant with low heucheras for foliage contrast, creating a tidy, easy-care edge – for families wanting structure without technical gardening.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose from the MärchenRosen collection, registered as KORjuknei. Marketed as ALEXANDRA - P. DE LUXEMBOURG ®, with the American exhibition name Alexandra Princesse de Luxembourg. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Tim-Hermann Kordes in Germany around 2000. Parentage is not documented; introduced after 2012, with US plant patent registration recorded in 2012. |
| Awards and recognitions |
Holder of a silver medal at the Kortrijk International Rose Competition, alongside further honours at international rose trials, confirming good garden performance and ornamental value. |
| Growth and structure |
Bushy hybrid tea with dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage. Typical height 80–105 cm with a spread of 50–70 cm, forming a compact, rounded shrub suitable for beds, borders and containers. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, double, rosette flowers with 26–39 petals, usually carried in clusters. Remontant habit with a generous second flush of bloom, making it a good choice for long seasonal colour. |
| Colour and phenology |
Clear, warm salmon-pink with a delicate coral tinge. Buds paler at opening, intensifying to vivid salmon-pink, then fading to pastel salmon with creamy petal edges as the blooms age on the plant. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, distinctly noticeable fragrance with a sweet, fruity character. Best appreciated when planted near paths, entrances or seating areas where regular close contact with the blooms is likely. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Rose hip formation is generally scant because of the double flower form and self-cleaning. Occasional small ellipsoidal hips, 8–12 mm, in orange-red tones may develop late in the season. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −29 to −26 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5a). Disease resistance moderate overall, with good resistance to black spot and rust, but some susceptibility to powdery mildew in unfavourable seasons. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with well-drained soil. Recommended spacing 45–90 cm, 3.3–3.8 plants/m² in mass plantings. Suitable for borders, specimen use and large containers, with occasional deadheading for best repeat bloom. |
ALEXANDRA - P. DE LUXEMBOURG ® offers compact growth, romantic repeat-flowering and rich fragrance on a long-lived own-root framework, making it a reassuring choice if You want a reliable, easy-care rose to enjoy for years.
