| Rosa 'Duke of Edinburgh' | |
|---|---|
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| Cultivar group | Hybrid Perpetual |
| Cultivar | Duke of Edinburgh |
Rosa 'Duke of Edinburgh' is a rose created by breeders Harkness Roses. It was named in memory of Prince Philip, the longest serving consort in British history. [1] [2]
The rose was given to Queen Elizabeth II to celebrate and commemorate what would have been Prince Philip's 100th birthday in 2021. Any purchases of the Rose would donate £2.50 to charity. [2] [3]
It is described as "an elegant hybrid" that has a dark red color consisting of a full round bloom atop light green leaves. It is known to emit moderate amounts of fragrance. [4] The Royal Horticultural Society says "Large clusters of sweetly scented, semi-double bright scarlet to crimson-red flowers with white flecks appear on long stems blooming continuously from June through to September". [5]
