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''Rosa'' 'Catherine's Rose' is a coral-pink floribunda rose cultivar. It was developed by Harkness Roses. The rose was introduced in May 2025 by the
Royal Horticultural Society The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), founded in 1804 as the Horticultural Society of London, is the UK's leading gardening charity. The RHS promotes horticulture through its five gardens at Wisley (Surrey), Hyde Hall (Essex), Harlow Carr ...
and named in honour of
Catherine, Princess of Wales Catherine, Princess of Wales (born Catherine Elizabeth Middleton; 9 January 1982), is a member of the British royal family. She is married to William, Prince of Wales, heir apparent to the British throne. Born in Reading, Catherine grew ...
, for her role in highlighting the healing power of nature. The rose is described as having subtle coral-pink blooms and a strong fragrance that is a mix of
Turkish delight Turkish delight, or lokum () is a family of confectionery, confections based on a gel of starch and sugar. Premium varieties consist largely of chopped dates, pistachios, hazelnuts or walnuts bound by the gel; traditional varieties are often fl ...
and mango. The flowers reach an average diameter of , while the shrub gives rise to 15 blooms and reaches a height of at a width of . Proceeds from the sale of the rose will go to the Cancer Charity of the
Royal Marsden Hospital The Royal Marsden Hospital is a specialist National Health Service oncology hospital in London based at two sites in Brompton, in Kensington and Chelsea, and Belmont in Sutton. It is managed by The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust and supp ...
, where Catherine received her treatment for cancer. The funds will help the Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust establish a training programme for clinical teams that focuses on prehabilitation and rehabilitation for cancer patients, both during and after their treatment.


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