Aube – Romantic rose – Kim02
Romantic clusters of large, rosette blooms unfold in soft pink and peach tones, filling your garden with a fragrant damask‑myrrh scent that drifts on the air. As a moderately tall climber, Aube arches gracefully over fences, obelisks or small pergolas, creating a vertical focal point in typical British family plots. Bred in Japan and introduced to Europe in 2021, it combines modern breeding with a classic, nostalgic character, flowering repeatedly from early summer onwards. Its own‑root, 2‑litre form settles in reliably, building a stable framework and long‑lived display with minimal effort. Year by year it shifts from root establishment to strong shoots and then full ornamental presence, so you can simply plant and watch it develop. Well suited to the UK’s damp spells and occasional coastal winds when given reasonable drainage, it copes well with summer heat and offers dependable garden structure. Use it as a solitary highlight or in small groups for a welcoming cottage‑style front garden with lasting impact.
Usage options
| Target area |
Reasoning |
| Front‑garden focal shrub on an obelisk |
Aube’s climbing habit and 170–230 cm height let it wrap elegantly around an obelisk, giving vertical interest without overwhelming a modest space. Repeating clusters of large, rosette blooms provide season‑long colour and scent for beginners. |
| Cottage‑style border with perennials |
The soft pink and peach shades blend beautifully with airy grasses and traditional perennials, echoing classic cottage gardens. Its remontant flowering and moderate spread help form a coherent, romantic backdrop that suits aesthetics‑focused owners. |
| Solitary specimen near seating or terrace |
Planted as a single specimen about 2 m from paths or seating, its very strong, damask‑myrrh fragrance is easily appreciated. The nostalgic flower form and medium maintenance needs keep it rewarding yet manageable for busy homeowners. |
| Light screen along a low fence |
Trained along a fence at 105–120 cm intervals, Aube forms a scented, semi‑open screen. The moderately dense, mid‑green foliage and repeated flushes of clustered blooms create gentle privacy while remaining practical for family gardens. |
| Small pergola or rose arch |
Its climbing growth and 90–150 cm spread allow it to dress a compact arch or pergola without excessive pruning skill. Own‑root growth ensures a durable framework that can be reshaped over time by hobby gardeners. |
| Mixed romantic rose group (1–3 plants) |
In a small group, the consistent colour palette and cluster‑flowering habit create impact even in narrow beds. The development from root building to full ornamental value over three seasons rewards patient garden improvers. |
| Large decorative container (40–60 litres) |
In a well‑drained 40–60 litre container, Aube becomes a movable feature for patios or paved front gardens. Own‑root resilience and remontant flowering give long‑term value with straightforward feeding and watering for urban gardeners. |
| Exposed but well‑drained site in family gardens |
Suited to typical UK conditions, it tolerates heat well and offers reliable structure when planted in soil with reasonable drainage, even where rain and wind can be frequent, giving dependable results for cautious beginners. |
Styling ideas
- Cottage Arch – Train Aube over a narrow arch with lavender and catmint at the base for a scented cottage entrance – ideal for lovers of traditional, romantic front gardens.
- Pastel Border – Combine with pale foxgloves, white campanulas and chives to echo its soft pink‑peach tones – suited to homeowners seeking a gentle, harmonious colour scheme.
- Grassy Contrast – Pair Aube with Panicum ‘Sangria’ and other ornamental grasses for a textural mix that highlights its rosette blooms – for design‑minded gardeners who enjoy movement and structure.
- Seating Nook – Place a single plant by a bench, underplanted with low geraniums, so fragrance and colour frame a quiet corner – perfect for those wanting a simple, relaxing feature.
- Romantic Screen – Space several plants along a light fence, interwoven with Knautia macedonica, to create a semi‑transparent, flower‑rich boundary – aimed at families wanting privacy without heavy hedging.
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Romantica shrub rose, nostalgia type. Registered cultivar name Kim02, marketed as Aube Romantic rose Kim02. Collection: Romantic rose; exhibition category shrub rose, fragrant ornamental variety. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Takunori Kimura, Rose Farm Keiji / Rosa Orientis, Japan, 2014. Parentage ‘Chant Rose Misato’ × ‘Princesse de Monaco’. First distributed in Europe by André Eve in 2021. |
| Awards and recognition |
Hradec Králové competition, 2021: certificate in the Large‑flowered bush category, confirming ornamental value and garden performance under Central European trial conditions. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Climbing to around 170–230 cm high and 90–150 cm spread, with moderately dense, mid‑green, slightly glossy foliage and moderate prickliness. Suitable for training on supports in small to medium gardens. |
| Flower morphology |
Very full, rosette‑shaped, cluster‑flowering blooms, typically large (around 7–10 cm). Remontant with abundant second flush. Over 40 petals, giving a lush, nostalgic appearance reminiscent of old garden roses. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Pale pink outer petals with warm peach centre; reverse creamy. RHS 36D outer, 31C inner. Colour may deepen with slightly violet‑orange tones in warmth. Repeats through the season with variable pink intensity. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strongly scented, perceivable from a distance. Rich damask and myrrh‑like character, best enjoyed near seating or entrances. Strongly double blooms reduce pollen access, so primarily ornamental in wildlife terms. |
| Hip characteristics |
Occasionally forms small, ellipsoidal orange‑red hips, about 9–15 mm in diameter. Decorative rather than abundant; hip set varies with season, pruning and local pollination conditions. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Hardy to approximately −26 to −23 °C (USDA 5b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 4). Resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, moderate against rust. Good heat tolerance; average data on drought tolerance. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Use as border climber, solitary specimen, fence, obelisk or pergola rose. Plant 105–120 cm apart in rows, 200 cm for solitaires. Provide support, fertile soil, and regular feeding; medium maintenance with occasional plant protection. |
Aube Romantic rose Kim02 brings richly scented nostalgic blooms, repeat flowering and a durable own‑root framework to family gardens; consider it if you wish to enjoy long‑term romance with modest care.
