Rosa 'Princess of Wales' explained
| Rosa |
| Cultivar: | 'Princess of Wales' |
| Group: | Floribunda |
| 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]
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]
Notes and References
- Web site: 'Princess of Wales' rose Description. Help Me Find. 4 February 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170205095834/https://www.helpmefind.com/gardening/pl.php?n=15743. 5 February 2017.
- Web site: Princess of Wales. Harkness. 4 February 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170220120135/http://www.roses.co.uk/bush-roses/66-princess-of-wales.html. 20 February 2017.
- Web site: Rosa Princess of Wales = 'Hardinkum'. Royal Horticultural Society. 4 February 2017. live. https://web.archive.org/web/20170205100231/https://www.rhs.org.uk/Plants/120560/Rose-Princess-of-Wales/Details. 5 February 2017.
- Web site: RHS AGM Listing January 2015 (Ornamentals). Royal Horticultural Society. 63. 4 February 2017. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150723131452/https://www.rhs.org.uk/plants/pdfs/agm-lists/agm_march2014-ornamentals. 23 July 2015.
