The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has named a stunning floribunda rose, Catherine’s Rose, in honour of the Princess of Wales, Catherine. The RHS announced the initiative to raise awareness of the role that spending time outdoors plays in supporting people’s mental, physical and spiritual well being. Princess Kate has always been a strong champion of the positive impact of nature on physical, emotional and mental health. With the news, Kensington Palace released a new picture of Princess Kate which was taken during her visit to Isle of Mull in April this year.
Bred by Harkness Roses, Catherine’s Rose is a floribunda variety featuring abundant, subtle coral-pink blooms and is described as vibrant and elegant, making it a glorious addition to any garden. The rose carries a rich perfume with distinctive notes of Turkish Delight and mango, adding a sensory delight to its aesthetic appeal. Versatile and easy to grow, the rose thrives in various settings, including mixed borders, hedges, large containers, or rose beds.
A limited run of 15,000 plants is available for 2025, with further stock expected in 2026. The roses can be pre-ordered as bare root plants (£29.99) or potted plants (£34.99) for delivery in Autumn 2025 via roses.co.uk and rhsplants.co.uk. Funds from the sale of Catherine’s Rose will go to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity. The RHS is delighted that as well as supporting the crucial work of The Royal Marsden, The Royal Marsden society shared, “We are honoured to have Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales as Joint Patrons of The Royal Marsden and we are very grateful to The Princess and the Royal Horticultural Society for setting up this initiative and for the benefit it will bring to cancer patients everywhere.”