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Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose)

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  • Suitable for pots
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Key Information
Please use this as a guide, these are live plants and can be different due to your soil, sunlight, watering routine and feed.
Rose Type
Bare Root
Rose Family
Rugosas
Date of Introduction
1950
Rose Colour
Red
Suitable For
Growing in pots
Height Range
120cm x 90cm (4ft x 3ft)
Bloom
Double
Thorn
A varied thorn count

Potted roses are supplied in a 5.5 litre pot.

(Rugosas) Fully double blooms of rich crimson-scarlet make a striking impression, appearing in clusters against handsome, disease-resistant foliage. This hardy repeat-flowering shrub delivers generous flushes from early summer well into autumn, with a light, pleasing fragrance. A remarkably resilient variety, it combines the rugged constitution typical of its Rugosa heritage with the vivid colour intensity of a classic red rose.

Key Information
Height Range: 120cm x 90cm (4ft x 3ft)
Rose Type: Bare Root Rose
Rose Family: Rugosas
Colour: Red
Flowering Period: June | July | September | October | November
Fragrance: Light

Similar Roses
F. J. Grootendorst | Hunter | Rosa Rugosa Typica | Blanc Double De Coubert

Important product information

Bare-root roses ship November–March only. Orders placed April–October will be held as a pre-order and dispatched November–December, weather permitting.

Tracking details will be sent by email.

Potted roses ship year-round.
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Potted roses can be planted at any time of year; the planting window shown here is for bare-root roses.

Rose Features

  • Suitable for pot icon Suitable for Pots

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Great companion plants for Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose)

Plants that grow well alongside Rugosa roses like Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose).

  • Lavender

    Lavender

    Why grow this with Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose)?

    A classic rose companion: its silvery foliage and compact habit hide bare lower stems, and it shares roses' love of full sun and free-draining soil.

  • Sea Holly

    Sea Holly

    Why grow this with Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose)?

    Spiky steel-blue flowerheads add striking texture against soft rose blooms, and it thrives in the same free-draining soil roses prefer.

  • Ornamental Grass

    Ornamental Grass

    Why grow this with Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose)?

    Upright, airy seed heads move in the breeze, giving structure and movement that contrasts with a rose's dense form, especially into autumn.

  • Catmint

    Catmint

    Why grow this with Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose)?

    Its billowing grey-green foliage softens bare rose stems, and its long flowering season keeps pollinators visiting long after the first flush of roses is over.

  • Thyme

    Thyme

    Why grow this with Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose)?

    A low, aromatic edging for the front of a rose border that thrives in the same sunny, free-draining conditions roses need.

Frequently asked questions

Bare-root Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose) roses are best planted during their dormant season, from November to March, which is also when we dispatch them. Potted roses are grown in containers and can be planted at any time of year — just avoid periods of hard frost or drought, and water thoroughly after planting.

Every rose we sell is covered by our 1-year Rose Guarantee, so you can plant Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose) with confidence. See our Rose Guarantee page for the full details.

Often, yes — we grow our roses ourselves and stock varies through the season, so a variety that's sold out can come back. Use the "Notify me" button above to be emailed the moment Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose) is back in stock.

Alexander Mckenzie (Shrub Rose)'s mature growth range is 120cm x 90cm (4ft x 3ft). Growing conditions such as soil, sunlight, feeding and pruning can affect the final size, so treat this as a guide rather than an exact figure.

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What the icons on our roses mean.

  • Fragrant Has a noticeable scent. The product page tells you how strong it is.
  • Repeat flowering Flowers more than once through the season, rather than a single show.
  • Disease tolerant Naturally tolerant of common rose diseases such as blackspot and mildew.
  • Wildlife friendly Flowers that provide pollen and nectar for bees and other pollinators.
  • Good for cutting Long-lasting blooms on stems that suit cutting for the vase.
  • Ornamental hips Produces decorative hips in autumn, which also feed the birds.
  • Award winning Has won awards. They are listed under Key Information on the product page.
  • Suitable for pots Happy growing in a container on a patio or balcony.
  • Grow up an arch Can be trained over an arch, pergola or doorway.
  • Grow up a wall Can be trained up a wall or fence.
  • Partial shade tolerant Copes with a position that only gets sun for part of the day.

Icons only appear on roses that have the feature. Please use them as a guide: roses are living plants and can vary with your soil, sunlight and care.