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Rosa ‘Alexander Mackenzie’ — Alexander Mackenzie
🧬 Breeder: Agriculture Canada (Dr. Felicitas Svejda)
🌹 A bold, cold-hardy shrub or small climber rose named for one of Canada’s great explorers.
Alexander Mackenzie is a striking shrub or small climbing rose renowned for its deep raspberry-red blooms, strong fragrance, and exceptional winter hardiness. Developed as part of Canada’s famed Explorer Series, this rose was bred to thrive in severe climates while delivering classic rose beauty. Its richly colored, double blooms appear in clusters, creating a powerful display against the plant’s rugged, resilient form.
🌹 Rose Type: Shrub/Small Climber
🎨 Color: Deep, rich raspberry-red
🌸 Bloom Form: Double blooms borne in clusters
Bloom Size: 40-50 Petals
🔁 Flowering Habit: Blooms in flushes through the growing season
🌼 Fragrance: Medium, raspberry fragrance
🌿 Foliage: Glossy, light-green foliage
🌱 Growth Habit: Upright, bushy shrub with strong canes
↕️ Height: Approximately 4–6 ft
↔️ Width: Approximately 4–5 ft
❄️ Winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 3–8 — extremely cold hardy
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
🛡️ Disease Resistance: Excellent — ideal for low-maintenance gardens
Alexander Mackenzie is a rose built for resilience. Its saturated raspberry-red blooms and bold fragrance bring drama and romance to landscapes where traditional roses struggle. Tough enough for northern winters yet refined enough for ornamental gardens, this rose embodies strength, endurance, and timeless beauty.
Planting Site: Full sun with well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow 4–5 ft for mature growth
Watering: Moderate; once established, this rose is notably tolerant
Pruning: Minimal — remove dead wood in spring
Maintenance: Exceptionally low-maintenance compared to many modern roses
Ships within 48 hours · Estimated delivery Jun 20 - Jun 25
US$40
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