'Alexandrine' Rose

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'Alexandrine' rose Description

My HMF:

'Alexandrine (hybrid tea, Meilland, 2009)' rose photo

Photo courtesy of mieziwauzi

Availability:

Commercially available

Synonyms:

• Belle Romantica ® (hybrid tea, Meiland, 2009)
• MEIgapencey

HMF Ratings:

47 favorite votes.
Average rating: EXCELLENT-.

ARS:

Apricot or apricot blend Hybrid Tea.
Exhibition name: Alexandrine

Origin:

Bred by Meilland International (France, before 2009).
Introduced in Germany by BKN Strobel GmbH & Co. KG in 2009 as 'Alexandrine'.

Class:

Hybrid Tea.

Bloom:

Orange, pink outer petals. Strong, citrus, fruity fragrance. Average diameter 4.75". Very large, full (26-40 petals), cupped bloom form. Blooms in flushes throughout the season.

Habit:

Height: 2' to 32" (60 to 80cm).

Growing:

Can be used for beds and borders or container rose.

Patents:

Patent status unknown (to HelpMeFind).

Parentage:

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Notes:

Christened July 2009 in honour of Friederike Wilhelmine Alexandrine Marie Helene von Preussen (Febrary 23, 1803 Berlin - April 21, 1892 Schwerin), Princess of Prussia, sister of Kaiser Wilhelm I., Grandduchess of Mecklenburg (1837-1842),