Rose 'Princess of Wales'

Add mulch or fertilizer in spring and summer.
Prune in March
Remove faded flowers to encourage repeat blooms

Try to plant in a location that enjoys partial sun and remember to water moderately. Keep in mind when planting that Princess of Wales is thought of as hardy, so this plant will grow or become dormant during the winter. Planting Princess of Wales in loamy soil with a ph of between 5.5 and 6.5 is ideal for as it does best in weakly acidic soil.

Hybrid variety. Will not reliably grow true to type from seed.
Roses are normally grafted but can, with care be raised from semi-hard wood cuttings

Good for beds and borders, position in the centre or towards the back. Roses planted in threes or fives of the same variety, if space will allow, show their flowers best.
Sunny open position

As Princess of Wales is hardy, ensure temperatures are mild enough to plant out - wait until after your last frost date to be on the safe side.

Cut flowers last well and cutting encourages the growth of more buds

This variety tends to be ready for harvesting by mid summer.

Registration name: HARdinkum.

Robert & Phillip Harkness presented this rose to Princess Diana and in accordance with her wishes, it is sold to benefit the British Lung Association. ²

Princesse de Galles

¹ HelpMeFind entry for ‘Princess of Wales’ rose

² ’Botanica’s Roses’ by Laurel Glen