Petal Pals
hybrid tea · 2009
Alexandra Princess de Luxembourg
Rosa 'KORjuknei'
80-150 cm (up to 200 cm in optimal conditions)
Height
Repeat
Blooming
Full sun
Light
5–10
Zone
Plant & Flower Traits
Rose type
hybrid tea
Bloom size
8-10 cm
Bloom habit
Large, double, rosette-shaped blooms often carried in small clusters.
Petal count
26-39
Flowering
repeat blooming
Habit
upright
Color
pink
Fragrance
strong
Foliage
Mid-green to dark green
Foliage surface
Slightly glossy, leathery
Fragrance Notes
Sweet, fruity, and aromatic notes reminiscent of historic roses.
Color Description
Clear, warm salmon-pink with a delicate coral tinge, fading to a pastel salmon-pink with creamy petal edges as the bloom matures.
🌱 Growth & Garden Habits
Light
Full sun
Height
80-150 cm (up to 200 cm in optimal conditions)
Spread
50-90 cm
Soil
Deep, humus-rich, well-drained soil that is slightly acidic to neutral and fertile.
Hardiness Zone
Zone 5–10
Disease Resistance
High resistance to black spot and rust; moderate resistance to powdery mildew.
🌿 Care Guide
Watering
Requires a steady supply of moisture in the root zone but dislikes prolonged waterlogging; water regularly, especially during dry spells.
Fertilizer
Requires sufficient nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium during the growing season; organic fertilizers such as cow manure or compost are highly recommended.
Pruning
Deadhead spent blooms to the first five-leaflet leaf to encourage repeat flowering. Perform structural pruning in early spring and rejuvenation cuts every 3-4 years.
Pests & Diseases
Generally highly resistant to black spot and rust; moderate resistance to powdery mildew. Occasional susceptibility to thrips.
🧬 Pedigree
Sämlings-Kreuzung (Seedling cross; parentage not disclosed by breeder)
🏆 Awards & Recognition
Silver medal at the Kortrijk International Rose Competition (2012).