Pale, powder-pink in tone with a slightly deepening shade towards the centre. - historic, alba rose - very strongly scented, garden-filling rose - full-bodied, classic rose fragrance
– Fíor-rós Alba bándearg le stíl stairiúil.
– Blátha móra róséite, an-rómánsúil sa ghairdín.
– Boladh clasaiceach an-láidir, gairdín-líonadh.
– Beagnach gan dealga, oiriúnach do chosán.
– Crann torach rómhór do phairc nó fhál.
– Gné speisialta: Buaiteoir RHS Award of Garden Merit ó 1993, rogha iontaofa do gharraíodóirí.
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KÖNIGIN VON DÄNEMARK – pink historic Alba rose - Booth
If you dream of a romantic, “girly” cottage feel in a small Irish front garden, Queen of Denmark brings soft, powder‑pink charm with a deeply satisfying, fragrant summer display. This historic Alba shrub rose forms a bushy, borders-filling plant, almost without thorns, so everyday care is gentle on hands and ideal near paths or tight gateways. Bred for resilience in cooler northern climates, it settles well into Irish conditions with their frequent showers and periods of humidity that can challenge fussier roses. Its once‑a‑year, mid‑summer flush is long and memorable, producing large, rosette blooms perfect for cutting and bringing that classic rose‑garden atmosphere indoors. As an own‑root rose it ages gracefully, with a naturally long lifespan and the reassuring ability to regenerate from the base, building up from roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second, and full character by the third.
Closed bud of Queen of Denmark, showing soft pink tones with a green-tinged veil.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Dublin terraced-house front garden hedge
Plant at about 80 cm spacing for a loose, romantic hedge that frames a narrow front garden without feeling heavy. The bushy habit and almost thornless canes make it suitable close to pavements and boundary walls, especially for fragrance-loving urban homeowners.
Irish cottage garden specimen
As a single specimen at around 160 cm spacing, it builds into a graceful, arching shrub that anchors a mixed cottage border. The long-lived, own-root character means it slowly matures into a permanent feature, suiting patient gardeners who value enduring structure.
Mixed shrub border in family gardens
In an average-sized family garden, use it mid-border where the 120–180 cm height gives a soft backdrop to perennials. Moderate disease resistance and reliable flowering in cooler summers make it a solid, low-fuss choice for busy householders who still want a classic look.
Clay-soil gardens with careful drainage
On heavier Irish clays, improved drainage and a mulch layer help the deep root system establish, rewarding you with a sturdy, wind-tolerant shrub that copes well with the frequent Atlantic rain and damp. This suits practical-minded beginners planning long-term plantings.
Lightly shaded side passage or north-east wall
Partial shade tolerance lets it flower respectably where sun is limited to morning or dappled periods, such as a side passage between houses. The soft pink tones stay fresher in cooler, filtered light, appealing to city gardeners working with awkward, half-shaded spaces.
Fragrant cut-flower corner
Large, very full rosette blooms with a powerful, classic fragrance make it ideal for a small cut-flower bed. A once-a-year main flush concentrates stems just when summer entertaining starts, perfect for those who like to fill vases at home without complex rose collections.
Historic-style park or large lawn edge
In a larger garden or shared green, plant it in small groups at 90 cm spacing for a traditional, historic effect along a lawn or path. The award-backed garden performance and dignified habit suit heritage-inspired projects valued by community-minded homeowners.
Large container on a sheltered terrace (40–60 L)
In a 40–60 litre container with good drainage, it becomes a movable focal point for renters or balcony gardeners. Own-root growth offers stability over years, as the plant can be rejuvenated by pruning from the base, reassuring long-term planners with limited permanent space.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE-EDGE HEDGE – line a low picket fence with a loose hedge, underplant with Calamintha nepeta ‘Blue Cloud Strain’ to soften the base – ideal for romantic cottage-style front gardens.
TEACUP BORDER – combine with Heuchera in soft plums and silvers for a “girly”, pastel border beside the front step – perfect for busy city homeowners wanting charm with one good shrub.
HISTORIC FOCAL POINT – plant as a single specimen on a small lawn with a simple brick edge and gravel understorey – suits those who love heritage gardens but have limited space.
FRAGRANT WALKWAY – repeat along a path at 80–90 cm, weaving in low calamint and soft grasses so summer walks are full of scent – appealing to families who enjoy evening strolls at home.
VINTAGE CUT-FLOWER BED – dedicate a corner bed with this rose backed by tall perennials like hemp-agrimony for a nostalgic cutting patch – good for hobby florists and fragrance collectors.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Königin von Dänemark, also known as Queen of Denmark; historic Alba–Centifolia shrub rose, ARS exhibition name ‘Queen of Denmark’; unregistered cultivar widely accepted in heritage rose collections.
Origin and breeding
Raised by James Booth & Sons Nursery, Flottbeck (then Denmark, now Hamburg), selected circa 1816 from a seedling of ‘Great Maiden’s Blush’; first distributed in Germany, introduced to gardens in 1826.
Awards and recognition
Holds the Royal Horticultural Society Award of Garden Merit (1993), indicating reliable performance, good garden value and dependable beauty under average conditions without excessive specialist care.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub 120–180 cm tall with 100–160 cm spread; moderately dense, grey-green matt foliage and almost thornless shoots; forms a rounded, graceful outline suitable for hedges and specimens.
Flower morphology
Large, 7–10 cm, solitary rosette blooms with more than 40 petals; very full, cupped flowers on strong stems, mainly once-flowering in early to mid-summer, with moderate self-cleaning after blooming.
Colour data and phenology
Pale powder pink overall, mid-pink at opening (RHS 65C–65D) fading to near white; colour holds best in cooler or lightly shaded sites, with a single main flowering season rather than continuous repeats.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strongly scented, classic old-rose perfume that fills the surrounding garden air; especially intense in still, humid weather and ideal for planting where the fragrance can be enjoyed at close quarters.
Hip characteristics
Rose hips are sparse due to the very double flowers; when present they are ovoid, 14–22 mm in diameter, orange-red (RHS 40A) and mainly of ornamental rather than wildlife or culinary interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −32 to −29 °C (USDA 4b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 5); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; requires watering during prolonged drought and benefits from airy planting.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in well-drained but moisture-retentive soil; medium maintenance with regular feeding and pruning after flowering; spacing 80–160 cm depending on hedge or specimen use; suitable for partial shade sites.
KÖNIGIN VON DÄNEMARK offers richly fragrant summer blooms, graceful thorn-light growth and long-lived own-root reliability, making it a thoughtful choice for anyone planning a romantic, enduring rose in a family garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
KÖNIGIN VON DÄNEMARK – pink historic Alba rose - Booth
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Synonym Name:
Dronningen af Danmark; Koenigen van Danemark; Regina Daniae; New Maiden Blush; Queen of Denmark; Reine du Danemark; Reine de Denmarck; Belle Courtisanne
Flower Colour:
Pale, powder-pink in tone with a slightly deepening shade towards the centre.
Closed Bud:
Delicately green-tinged veil and a soft pink surface.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Pastel pink, slightly paler at the edges of the outer petals.
Full Bloom:
Uniform mid-pink, lightening to a pale wash at the petal base.
Pre-Fading Flower:
Gradually fading pink that leans almost to white.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening it gradually fades from mid‑pink, becoming almost white at the end; in strong sunlight it lightens more quickly, and in cooler weather its colour is more vivid.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its strongly double blooms, which hide the stamens and reduce their accessibility, make it only weakly attractive to pollinating insects.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its very double flowers enclose the stamens, making it more of an ornamental variety.
Rose Hip Notes:
Rose hip production is likely poor because of the double flowers; occasionally it produces ovoid, orange‑red (RHS 40A) hips 14–22 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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