Rosa 'Diana, Princess of Wales' facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Rosa Diana, Princess of Wales |
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| Cultivar group | Hybrid tea |
| Cultivar | 'Diana, Princess of Wales' |
| Marketing names | 'Elegant Lady', 'Jacshaq' |
| Origin | Jackson & Perkins (USA 1998) |
The Rosa 'Diana, Princess of Wales' is a beautiful garden rose. It has a special name because it was created to honor Diana, Princess of Wales. This lovely rose was first shown to the public in 1998 in the United States.
Why This Rose Has a Special Name
This classic rose is a type called a hybrid tea rose. It was created by a plant expert named Keith W. Zary. He worked for a company called Jackson & Perkins in the USA. This rose is also known by other names, like 'Elegant Lady' and 'Jacshaq'.
A special part of this rose's story is that money from its sales helped a good cause. For every rose sold, 15% of the price was given to the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fund. This fund helped with many important projects in Diana's memory.
You might wonder why this rose wasn't sold in the United Kingdom. This was done to avoid competition with another rose. There was already a different rose named Rosa 'Princess of Wales' being sold there.
What the 'Diana' Rose Looks Like
The 'Diana, Princess of Wales' rose has a classic shape when it blooms. Its petals are a lovely mix of ivory and pink. It also has a soft, sweet smell that many people enjoy.
