Rosa 'Princess of Wales'

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RosaPrincess of Wales
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Cultivar group Floribunda
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]

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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. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "'Princess of Wales' rose Description". Help Me Find. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "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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