New rose named after Princess Catherine to promote nature's healing power
Catherine, Princess of Wales (Photo: Getty Images)
A new variety of rose named after Catherine, Princess of Wales, has been introduced to spotlight the therapeutic benefits of nature and support cancer care, according to the BBC.
The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) has unveiled a coral-pink floribunda rose, called Catherine's Rose, created to emphasize the positive impact of the outdoors on mental, physical, and emotional wellbeing.
This rose, described as having a scent reminiscent of Turkish Delight and mango, was developed by Harkness Roses in Hertfordshire and will support a cause close to the Princess's heart.
Catherine's Rose (Photo: roses.co.uk)
Proceeds from its sale will be donated to the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, the hospital where Catherine received cancer treatment last year.
"Catherine's Rose will help raise awareness of how nature and gardening can help to heal," said Clare Matterson, director general of the RHS.
"We know how important this message is as every day we see how accessing nature and being outside is vital for our health and happiness."
A symbol of hope and resilience
The Princess of Wales revealed her cancer diagnosis in March last year and later announced that she had completed preventative chemotherapy.
In January, she made a surprise visit to the Royal Marsden Hospital, where she shared that she was in remission and offered words of encouragement to other patients, telling them there is "light at the end of the tunnel."
According to the RHS, Catherine's Rose produces vibrant clusters of up to 15 blooms per stem, each measuring 8–12 cm, and can grow to a height of 1.2 meters.
It's suitable for planting in a variety of settings including borders, containers, hedges, and rose beds, and its blossoms are known to attract pollinators.
This autumn, 15,000 roses will be released, with more expected next year, offering a lasting symbol of nature's healing touch and royal resilience.
The rose's launch follows the Princess of Wales's recent words about how nature helped her heal emotionally after cancer, an experience she described as a "spiritual reconnection."
