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Rose CatalogAlexandra Renaissance, shrub
Olesen (Olesen), 1998
Also known as
POULdra
Princess Alexandra
Princess Alexandra Renaissance
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Modern Rose, shrub "Alexandra Renaissance", Denmark, introduced by Olesen in 1998, Usually is crimson in color, globular bloom shape, blooms 10 - 11 cm in size, has 1-3 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has rich fragrance, the bush shape can be upright, 80 - 120 cm in height, 120 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, strong resistance to rain, moderate resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Globular
Size
Height
80 - 120 cm
Width
120 cm
Bloom size
10 - 11 cm
Buds / Stem
1-3
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
The Renaissance series from the Danish breeder Poulsen combines the bloom form and fragrance of old-fashioned roses with the free-flowering habit and health of modern varieties. The cultivar Alexandra Renaissance has large, pale crimson, peony-shaped flowers with a central button. The petals fade slightly with age, and the flower shifts toward purple, pink, and lilac tones. Usually there is one bloom per stem (sometimes in clusters of 3). The bush is upright. Removing spent blooms stimulates repeat flowering. The fragrance is sweet.
Within the Renaissance series, Danish breeder Poulsen aimed to unite the continuous-blooming trait of modern varieties with the fragrance of historic roses, as Austin had done in English Roses. The variety Princesse Alexandra, with double “old-fashioned” and strongly scented flowers, follows this approach. The bush has very glossy dark green foliage and flowers throughout the summer. The flowers are rain-tolerant.
The flowers are pink to dark pink, large. Petal count exceeds 25. Fragrance is strong. Flowering occurs in waves throughout the season. The petals fade slightly over time, and the bloom acquires purple, pink, and lilac tones. Flowers are more often solitary on the stem, sometimes in small clusters of 3–5. The variety shows a strong sweetish aroma that is sometimes detectable at a distance of several metres from the blooming plant. The bush is upright; by the end of the season individual shoots can reach 1.5 m. The variety is named in honor of Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
Cultivars in the Renaissance collection are characterized by good shoot development, abundant flowering, and the presence of 3–5 double or semi-double flowers per stem. They combine the appeal of fragrant “nostalgic” roses with such features of modern varieties as repeat flowering and disease resistance.
Within the Renaissance series, Danish breeder Poulsen aimed to unite the continuous-blooming trait of modern varieties with the fragrance of historic roses, as Austin had done in English Roses. The variety Princesse Alexandra, with double “old-fashioned” and strongly scented flowers, follows this approach. The bush has very glossy dark green foliage and flowers throughout the summer. The flowers are rain-tolerant.
The flowers are pink to dark pink, large. Petal count exceeds 25. Fragrance is strong. Flowering occurs in waves throughout the season. The petals fade slightly over time, and the bloom acquires purple, pink, and lilac tones. Flowers are more often solitary on the stem, sometimes in small clusters of 3–5. The variety shows a strong sweetish aroma that is sometimes detectable at a distance of several metres from the blooming plant. The bush is upright; by the end of the season individual shoots can reach 1.5 m. The variety is named in honor of Princess Alexandra of Denmark.
Cultivars in the Renaissance collection are characterized by good shoot development, abundant flowering, and the presence of 3–5 double or semi-double flowers per stem. They combine the appeal of fragrant “nostalgic” roses with such features of modern varieties as repeat flowering and disease resistance.
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