Alexander Mackenzie Bare Root Rose Bush

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Bare Root - Bush - 2 Year Budded - Grade #1

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About Alexander Mackenzie Bare-Root Rose Bush

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.

💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 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 & Garden Habits

🌱 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

💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

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.

🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

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

About Our Roses

We are pleased to announce that our garden roses have achieved Carbon Neutral International Standard Certification from the United Nations Climate Change (UNFCCC). For more information, please read here.
Furthermore, our ethically cultivated garden roses have received certification from Florverde Sustainable Flowers, recognizing our commitment to Social and Environmental Standard Practices. To learn more, please read here.
Your roses are freshly cut to order by our passionate and skilled growers, who tend to each bloom with love and expertise. Each stem is processed with care and nestled in specially designed packaging that ensures their safe journey to you. To maintain the vitality and beauty of the roses, the thorns are intentionally left intact, adding a touch of natural elegance. Our farm takes pride in empowering women, with over half of our dedicated team being female. We invite you to explore our unwavering commitment to enhancing the overall well-being and success of our workers, as they bring the beauty of these roses to life. Read more here.
For protection during transit, the roses are securely packaged in corrugated cardboard. Upon unwrapping, you can create your own floral arrangements.
Please follow the care instructions for your garden roses here.
We kindly ask that you allow two to four days for your roses to open from bud to bloom. For detailed information regarding bloom progression, please refer here.
If these roses are intended for a specific event, we recommend selecting a delivery date approximately two to three days prior to the occasion to ensure that your roses will be in full bloom by the time of your celebration.
Please note that vases are not included with the arrangements.
Our garden roses are a gift from nature, and we make every effort to ensure that the right roses are blooming in time for your order. While we cannot guarantee that the exact colors depicted in the photographs will be available, we are dedicated to shipping the highest quality roses in colors that closely match those shown on our website. We assure you that your garden roses will be freshly harvested and beautiful, and we hope that you or your recipients will experience the joy infused into each bouquet.
These roses are lovingly and sustainably grown by Alexandra Farms for Grace Rose Farm. To learn more about our commitment to sustainability, please visit our blog.