Harkness Roses introduces The Official Duke of Edinburgh Rose

Harkness Roses, breeders and growers of the finest British roses for more than 140 years, have launched a brand-new rose named after the Duke of Edinburgh, the longest serving consort in British history. A royalty from the sale of each rose will go to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Living Legacy Fund.

This stunning new deep pink rose variety from Harkness Roses has been named after HRH The Prince Philip after he sadly passed away on the 9 April 2021. The Duke of Edinburgh, an inspirational and committed champion of young people, established The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award 65 years ago. The DofE became one of his most remarkable achievements; helping young people build life-long belief in themselves, supporting them to take on their own challenges, follow their own passions, and discover talents they never knew they had.

Since the DofE started, the Award has helped millions of young people prove to themselves that they’re ready for whatever life throws at them. To feel strong, powerful, limitless.

The Duke of Edinburgh Rose information:

This truly amazing variety of deep-pink colour dappled with white lines is a must-have of rose gardens. Attractive, double flowers gathered in large clusters on long stems with healthy leaves are perfect as vase flowers. It is a shrub of medium size with a delicate fragrance, suitable for rose beds or in combination with other perennials. Without a doubt, this is a rose you will be enchanted by.

Colour: light red with white flecks

Flower diameter: 6-8 cm

Flower type: Double

Rose type: Medium-sized shrub rose

Height: 60-70 cm

Plants/m2: 3-4

For every rose sold, Harkness Roses will donate £2.50 to The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Living Legacy Fund.

Speaking about the rose, Managing Director Philip Harkness said: “We are thrilled to introduce this brand-new commemorative rose to remember the remarkable life of The Duke of Edinburgh. In buying this rose you will also be giving one million more young people the opportunity to do their DofE Award, so not only is this rose spectacular to look at, but you will also be raising funds for a very worthy cause”.

The rose is available to buy online now. Potted £14.99, Potted & Gift Wrapped £18.74 or The Gardeners Pack £60.00.