AUBE – pink nostalgic rose – Kimura
With its tall, graceful canes and richly scented nostalgic blooms, AUBE brings a sense of sunlit coastal dawn to small and medium family gardens, thriving even where brisk sea air and rain test less resilient plants through its dependable root anchor and steady, upright growth. Large, very full rosette flowers in tones of pink and peach-pink create a romantic screen along fences, pergolas or verandas, while the repeat flowering habit keeps colour and perfume going well into autumn. As an own-root rose it builds up gradually for lasting strength and easy-care structure – roots in the first year, shoots in the second, and full ornamental value by the third – giving you time to shape a personal coastal-style retreat. Planted in well-drained soil or a generous 40–50 litre container, this medium-maintenance shrub-climber reliably rewards light pruning and simple feeding with season-long fragrance and a quietly enduring garden presence.
Usage options
| Target area | Reasoning |
|---|
| Coastal veranda windbreak |
The tall, climbing growth gives a softly filtered screen on balconies and verandas without overwhelming the space, while its root system provides dependable anchoring even in exposed, breezy sites, ideal for coastal-style lovers and beginners. |
| Romantic pergola or arch |
Long, flexible shoots and very full rosette blooms in pink and peach-pink create a nostalgic tunnel of colour and perfume, perfect for framing a garden path or seating area for hobby gardeners and homeowners. |
| Scented fence line |
Planted at hedge spacing, AUBE forms a flowering screen with consistent height and medium density foliage, giving privacy and strong damask–myrrh fragrance along property boundaries for busy urban garden owners. |
| Feature rose in small shingle bed |
Used as a solitary specimen, the statuesque habit and continuous remontant flowering provide a long-season focal point that stands out among gravel, sea kale and grasses for coastal garden and veranda owners. |
| Container on sunny terrace |
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its upright structure and repeat blooms deliver high impact in limited space, with straightforward pruning and feeding for compact patios and balcony-focused gardeners. |
| Season-long colour in family border |
The remontant habit, with abundant second flush, ensures reliable flowering from early summer to autumn, supporting a lively but low-fuss border scheme for time-poor family garden owners. |
| Long-lived “girly” nostalgia corner |
Own-root vigour and gradual build-up create a durable, resilient shrub-climber that copes well with British winters and continues to regenerate from the base for long-term planting scheme planners. |
| Fragrant seating area backdrop |
The very strong damask, myrrh-like scent carries on still evenings, with layers of pastel pink and peach-pink blossom providing a calming, romantic background for outdoor relaxation-focused users. |
Styling ideas
- Coastal-Nostalgic Screen – Train AUBE along a light timber fence with sea kale and Festuca for a soft, wind-filtering pastel screen – ideal for small coastal family gardens.
- Tea-at-Dawn Pergola – Let its long canes drape over a narrow pergola, underplanted with lavender and switchgrass, to enjoy scented shade over a morning coffee table – perfect for veranda owners.
- Romantic Shingle Corner – Plant as a solitary specimen in a pale shingle bed with low grasses and shells for a “girly”, seaside-inspired focal point – suited to beginners seeking easy impact.
- Fragrant Clay Border – In improved heavy clay with good drainage, mix AUBE with chives and airy perennials for structure and long-season scent – good for typical suburban plots.
- Large-Container Retreat – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre pot with a slim obelisk to frame a chair on a balcony or terrace – ideal for busy urban gardeners with limited space.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter | Data |
|---|
| Name and registration |
Romantic rose shrub from the Romantica group, registered as Kim02 and traded as Aube Romantic rose Kim02, a nostalgia-style climbing shrub rose for ornamental garden use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in Japan by Takunori Kimura (Rose Farm Keiji, Rosa Orientis) from ‘Chant Rose Misato’ × ‘Princesse de Monaco’, registered 2014 and introduced to Europe by André Eve in 2021. |
| Awards and recognition |
Received a certificate in the Large-flowered bush category at the Hradec Králové rose trials in 2021, indicating strong garden performance and ornamental value under Central European conditions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Strong, climbing growth to 170–230 cm high and 90–150 cm wide, moderately thorny, with medium-dense, mid-green, slightly glossy foliage; suited to training on supports or as a tall shrub. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, 2.75–3.95 inch, very full rosette flowers with more than 40 petals, produced in clusters; remontant, with an abundant second flush that sustains ornamental effect through the season. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pale pink outer petals (RHS 36D) shading to warm peach-pink (RHS 31C) within; colour may deepen with a violet–orange centre in warmth, with moderate colour retention and soft fading to creamy tones. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strongly scented, with a rich damask, myrrh-like character noticeable from a distance; densely double flowers prioritise ornamental effect rather than pollinator access or nectar provision. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces small, ellipsoidal orange-red hips 9–15 mm across on occasion, adding a modest seasonal accent without significantly affecting overall flowering performance if not deadheaded. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to around −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b); resistant to powdery mildew and black spot with moderate rust resistance, and tolerates heat well under typical garden care. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best as border, specimen, fence or pergola rose; plant 105–120 cm apart or 200 cm as a solitary, with improved drainage in heavy soils and moderate maintenance including occasional plant protection. |
AUBE Romantic rose Kim02 offers tall scented screening, repeat flowering and long-lived own-root reliability for relaxed coastal or family gardens, and is well worth considering for your next planting decision.
