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]
| Rosa Princess of Wales | |
|---|---|
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| Cultivar group | Floribunda |
| Cultivar | 'Princess of Wales' |
| Marketing names | 'Hardinkum' |
| Origin | Harkness (UK 1997) |
Naming
editThe 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
editThe nostalgic floribunda is also known as 'Hardinkum'.[3][2][1] It has a double bloom form, and a mild to strong fragrance.[1]
Awards
editIn 2002, it was granted the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society.[4]
References
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ a b c d "Princess of Wales". Harkness. Archived from the original on 20 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ "Rosa Princess of Wales = 'Hardinkum'". Royal Horticultural Society. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
- ^ "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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