| RosaPrincess of Wales | |
|---|---|
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| Cultivar group | Floribunda |
| Cultivar | 'Princess of Wales' |
| Marketing names | 'Hardinkum' |
| Origin | Harkness (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]
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]
The nostalgic floribunda is also known as 'Hardinkum'. [3] [2] [1] It has a double bloom form, and a mild to strong fragrance. [1]
In 2002, it was granted the Award of Garden Merit by the Royal Horticultural Society. [4]
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