Rosa 'Princess of Wales'

Not to be confused with Rosa 'Diana, Princess of Wales'.
Rosa Princess of Wales
Cultivar groupFloribunda
Cultivar'Princess of Wales'
Marketing names'Hardinkum'
OriginHarkness (UK 1997)

Rosa 'Princess of Wales' is a white blend Floribunda rose cultivar.[1][2] It was bred by Harkness in the United Kingdom and introduced in 1997.[1][2]

Naming

The name 'Princess of Wales' was chosen in honour of Diana, Princess of Wales. She received it as a tribute for her 10-year cooperation with the British Lung Foundation.[1] The rose is said to be one of Diana's favourites.[2] After her death, the proceeds from selling the roses in 1998–99 were donated to the British Lung Foundation.[1]

Description

The nostalgic floribunda is also known as 'Hardinkum'.[3][2][1] It has a double bloom form, and a mild to strong fragrance.[1]

Awards

In 2002, it was granted the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f "'Princess of Wales' rose Description". Help Me Find. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  2. ^ a b c d "Princess of Wales". Harkness. Archived from the original on 20 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  3. ^ "Rosa Princess of Wales = 'Hardinkum'". Royal Horticultural Society. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  4. ^ "RHS AGM Listing January 2015 (Ornamentals)". Royal Horticultural Society. p. 63. Archived from the original on 23 July 2015. Retrieved 4 February 2017.


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