The RHS has name a rose , bred by Harkness Roses , for The Princess of Wales to observe the unbelievable healing power of nature and raise awareness of the of import role that spending time outside plays in convey us joyousness and supporting our mental , physical , and spiritual well - being .
Rosa ' Catherine ’s Rose , ' a arresting floribunda , has pernicious coral - pinkish blooms that are produced in abundance and have a copious essence with trace of Turkish delight and Mangifera indica . With flowers that attract pollinators , ' Catherine ’s Rose ' will thrive in a mixed border , as a hedge , in a large container , or in a rose bed .
Funds from the cut-rate sale of ' Catherine ’s Rose ' will go to The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity to help The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust establish a alone training program for clinical teams across the nation . This specialist prehabilitation and rehabilitation program will help ensure that patients who need intensive support inhabit well with , and beyond , cancer .
Rosa ' Catherine ’s Rose '
Clare Matterson , RHS Director General , said : " As well as stomach the incredible oeuvre of The Royal Marsden , ' Catherine ’s Rose ' will raise knowingness of how nature and horticulture can help to heal . We know how of import this message is as every day we see how access nature and being outside is vital for our health and happiness .
" Crucially too , Harkness Roses has done a marvellous caper spawn this spectacular rose that is going to wreak so much joy to all our nation ’s gardener and keep our precious pollinators buzzing too . It ’s a really special rose . "
Philip Harkness , Managing Director of Harkness Roses , tell : " We ’re charmed the RHS is identify this arresting floribunda rose for The Princess of Wales , celebrating health and nature . It is a prerogative for Harkness Roses to work with The Royal Marsden where donations from this beautiful rosiness will help raise store for this vital Polemonium caeruleum . "
Dame Cally Palmer , Chief Executive of The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust , said : " As a specialist Cancer the Crab center , The Royal Marsden ’s mission is to ensure every patient has the tutelage and support they need to attain the best outcome and patient experience .
" Every rose sell will avail The Royal Marsden demonstrate a unique training program for clinical teams across the country in prehabilitation and reclamation techniques , which make such a difference of opinion to patient precaution .
" We are reward to have Their Royal Highnesses The Prince and Princess of Wales as joint Patrons of our specialiser cancer center , and we are very grateful to The Princess of Wales and the RHS for setting up this initiative and for the benefit it will take to cancer patient everywhere . "
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