Rosa 'Duke of Edinburgh' is a rose created by breeders Harkness Roses. It was named in memory of Prince Philip, the longest serving consort in British history.[1][2]
| Rosa 'Duke of Edinburgh' | |
|---|---|
| Cultivar group | Hybrid Perpetual |
| Cultivar | Duke of Edinburgh |
Background edit
The rose was given to Queen Elizabeth to celebrate and commemorate what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday in 2021. Any purchases of the Rose would donate £2.50 to charity.[2][3]
Description edit
It is described as "an elegant hybrid" that has a dark red color consisting of a full round bloom atop light green leaves. It is known to emit moderate amounts of fragrance.[4] The Royal Horticultural Society says "Large clusters of sweetly scented, semi-double bright scarlet to crimson-red flowers with white flecks appear on long stems blooming continuously from June through to September".[5]
References edit
- ^ "The Official Duke of Edinburgh Rose". The Harkness Rose Company. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ a b "Queen marks what would have been Philip's 100th birthday with new rose". 2021-06-10. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ Howell, Madeleine (2021-06-10). "Why a royal rose is a fitting tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh". The Telegraph. ISSN 0307-1235. Retrieved 2024-05-11.
- ^ "Duke of Edinburgh". High Country Roses. Retrieved 2024-05-10.
- ^ "Rosa &s;Duke of Edinburgh&s; (HP) | Roses/RHS Gardening". www.rhs.org.uk. Retrieved 2024-05-11.