Japanese rose Princess Aiko (Beloved)
Japanese rose Princess Aiko (Beloved)
Plant properties
Japanese rose Princess Aiko (Beloved) at a glance
Princess Aiko™ – Exclusive Japanese rose, now for the first time in Europe!
The Princess Aiko™, also known as Beloved, is a unique Japanese garden rose originally bred for the Empress of Japan. Belle Epoque is proud to offer this rare rose exclusively as a 2-year-old plant in Europe.
The flowers open in a refined play of colors of bright peach with soft shades of cream and light pink. Thanks to the globe-shaped flower structure with no fewer than 120 petals, Princess Aiko™ retains its elegant form for up to 80% of the bloom. The glossy, dark green leaves form a beautiful contrast with the flowers and enhance its luxurious appearance.
With a height between 80 and 140 cm, this is a compact but strong shrub rose that is excellent for borders, solitary use, or in stylish combinations with other Japanese roses. Because the Princess Aiko™ is still new in Europe, 2025/2026 will be the first year in which enthusiasts can discover its growth dynamics in our climate.
Belle Epoque offers only 40 plants, making this introduction a unique opportunity for collectors and garden lovers who want something special.
Forty years of nothing but roses
Belle Époque is a family business, not a wholesaler. From our greenhouses in Aalsmeer, we have been growing only roses for over four decades — and every plant we send out is personally selected by us. This way, you receive not a catalog rose, but a plant ready to grow.
The Most Beautiful Salmon Color
Princess Aiko may not have a strong fragrance, but the flower color more than makes up for it. The salmon tones are absolutely stunning—rich, warm, and incredibly elegant. It is one of those roses that immediately catches your eye in the garden.
The blooms are beautifully formed and keep their attractive appearance as they open. What impressed me most is how unique and refined the color looks in real life. Photos don’t fully capture the depth and softness of the petals.
Everything arrived well although they had a long journey
Everything arrived well although they had a long journey. It is planted as per instructions. I almost certain that soon I will see signs of the princess waking up!