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Rose CatalogPrincess of Wales, floribunda
Also known as
HARdinkum
Princesse de Galles
The Princess of Wales
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Modern Rose, floribunda "Princess of Wales", United Kingdom, introduced by Harkness & Co. Ltd in 1997, Usually is white in color, semi double bloom shape, blooms 6 - 7 cm in size, has 3-5 buds per stem, repeat rebloom, has moderate fragrance, the bush shape can be bushy, 70 - 80 cm in height, 60 cm in width, suitable for USDA zone 6 from -23°C and above, low resistance to rain, low resistance to black spot, moderate resistance to mildew.
Main characteristics
Aroma
USDA Zone 6
-23°С
Rebloom
Bush Shape
Bloom Shape
Semi double
Size
Height
70 - 80 cm
Width
60 cm
Bloom size
6 - 7 cm
Buds / Stem
3-5
Petal Count
Resistance
Heat
Shade
Rain
Black Spot
Mildew
More information
This white floribunda was selected by Diana, Princess of Wales, to carry her name. A portion of the proceeds from sales of this rose goes to charity. The variety performs better in dry climates, where bud rot and other diseases are less frequent; in its country of origin, England, it is susceptible to black spot and rain can spoil the blooms. Buds are creamy white; the open flowers are snow white, produced abundantly across the bush, typically in clusters of 3–8. The shrub is compact, low, not particularly vigorous, and reblooms quickly.
The color is a clear, pure white that appears very bright in strong sun. A faint pink tinge may occasionally occur. For a white flower, the color holds up well in rain. Buds are globular; blooms open goblet-shaped, then flatten, with several rows of neatly arranged petals. Each bloom has about 35 petals and is approximately 6 cm in diameter. The fragrance is light, with rose and myrrh notes. The inflorescences are cyst-shaped, averaging nine flowers that open in sequence. As one cluster finishes, another follows. The bush produces many shoots whose growth is easy to manage, allowing a rounded crown. Flowers cover the plant nearly to the ground, and the display runs from bottom to top. Height does not exceed 75 cm, with a width of about 60 cm. It performs best in reasonable light and tolerates shade. Foliage is large, abundant, and dense; young leaves emerge bronze. Reported disease resistance is high, with only occasional powdery mildew. A noted drawback is that individual blooms open quickly.
The color is a clear, pure white that appears very bright in strong sun. A faint pink tinge may occasionally occur. For a white flower, the color holds up well in rain. Buds are globular; blooms open goblet-shaped, then flatten, with several rows of neatly arranged petals. Each bloom has about 35 petals and is approximately 6 cm in diameter. The fragrance is light, with rose and myrrh notes. The inflorescences are cyst-shaped, averaging nine flowers that open in sequence. As one cluster finishes, another follows. The bush produces many shoots whose growth is easy to manage, allowing a rounded crown. Flowers cover the plant nearly to the ground, and the display runs from bottom to top. Height does not exceed 75 cm, with a width of about 60 cm. It performs best in reasonable light and tolerates shade. Foliage is large, abundant, and dense; young leaves emerge bronze. Reported disease resistance is high, with only occasional powdery mildew. A noted drawback is that individual blooms open quickly.
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