Rosa 'Diana, Princess of Wales'

Rosa 'Diana, Princess of Wales' is a pink blend garden rose, first introduced in 1998 at the British Embassy in the United States.[1]

Not to be confused with Rosa 'Princess of Wales'.
Rosa Diana, Princess of Wales
Cultivar groupHybrid tea
Cultivar'Diana, Princess of Wales'
Marketing names'Elegant Lady', 'Jacshaq'
OriginJackson & Perkins (USA 1998)

Naming

The classical hybrid tea rose was bred by Keith W. Zary of Jackson & Perkins and is also known under the names 'Elegant Lady' and 'Jacshaq'.[2][3][1]

"15% of the retail price" for buying each of the roses was donated to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund.[1] It was also not sold in the United Kingdom in order to prevent from creating a competition with Rosa 'Princess of Wales'.[1]

Description

It has a classic bloom form with ivory petals, and a mild, sweet fragrance.[2][1]

References
  1. "'Diana, Princess of Wales' rose Description". Help Me Find. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  2. "Elegant Lady Hybrid Tea Rose". Jackson & Perkins. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
  3. "Rosa Diana, Princess of Wales = 'Jacshaq'". Royal Horticultural Society. Archived from the original on 5 February 2017. Retrieved 4 February 2017.
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