Princess Charlene de Monaco® Rose Bush
Luxurious, romantic, and exceptionally fragrant, Princess Charlene de Monaco® is a magnificent rose from Meilland® celebrated for its enormous, richly petaled blooms in luminous shades of blush pink and soft apricot. Combining impressive flower size with an intoxicating fragrance and elegant garden presence, this exceptional variety is equally breathtaking in the landscape and freshly cut for arrangements.
The spectacular blooms open in a sophisticated blend of shell pink, blush, and soft apricot, with subtle variations in color giving each flower remarkable depth and character. Large and exceptionally full, the flowers are packed with beautifully ruffled petals that create a sumptuous, romantic appearance.
Its fragrance is every bit as memorable as its flowers. Princess Charlene de Monaco® offers a powerful, complex perfume with sweet and fruity notes, making it an outstanding choice for fragrance gardens or planting near patios, walkways, and outdoor seating areas where its scent can be enjoyed up close.
A vigorous, upright grower, Princess Charlene de Monaco® produces strong stems that beautifully showcase its substantial flowers and make it an excellent variety for cutting. Repeat flowering provides successive flushes throughout the growing season, while attractive green foliage creates an elegant backdrop for the softly colored blooms.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
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| Rose Type | Hybrid Tea / Romantica® Rose |
| Breeder | Meilland® |
| Variety | Princess Charlene de Monaco® |
| Breeder Code | 'MEIdysouk' |
| Flower Color | Blush Pink, Shell Pink & Soft Apricot |
| Bloom Size | Very Large |
| Bloom Form | Very Full, Deeply Cupped & Ruffled |
| Petal Count | Approximately 65–70+ Petals |
| Fragrance | Very Strong, Sweet & Fruity |
| Flowering Habit | Repeat Blooming |
| Growth Habit | Vigorous, Upright & Bushy |
| Foliage | Attractive Green |
| Special Features | Exceptional Fragrance • Very Large Blooms • Excellent Cut Flower • Romantic Coloring |
Growing Information
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Light Needs | Full Sun |
| USDA Hardiness Zones | Approximately 5–10 |
| Mature Height | Approximately 4–6' |
| Mature Width | Approximately 3–4' |
| Plant Spacing | 3–4' Apart |
| Water Needs | Regular Water Until Established; Maintain Consistent Moisture During Active Growth |
Ideal Uses
✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Fragrance Gardens
✔ Dedicated Rose Gardens
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Cottage Gardens
✔ Landscape Focal Points
✔ Elegant Floral Arrangements
Recommended Growing Regions
Princess Charlene de Monaco® is well suited for:
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Northeast
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Mid-Atlantic
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Midwest
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Southeast
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Southwest
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West Coast
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Pacific Northwest
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Intermountain West
Behind the Name
Princess Charlene de Monaco® was named in honor of Princess Charlene of Monaco. Its refined coloring, luxurious flower form, and sophisticated fragrance make the name particularly fitting for this elegant Meilland® rose.
Why You’ll Love Princess Charlene de Monaco®
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Enormous blooms in an exquisite blend of blush pink and soft apricot
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Exceptionally full flowers with luxurious, ruffled petals
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Powerful sweet and fruity fragrance
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Strong stems make it an outstanding rose for cutting
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Repeat flowering provides multiple flushes throughout the season
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Vigorous, upright growth creates an impressive garden specimen
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Romantic coloring pairs beautifully with white, cream, lavender, and deeper pink roses
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A spectacular Meilland® variety combining fragrance, flower size, and sophisticated beauty
Bring extraordinary elegance and fragrance to your garden with Princess Charlene de Monaco®. Its immense, delicately colored blooms, intoxicating perfume, and graceful garden presence make this remarkable rose an unforgettable centerpiece for rose gardens, borders, fragrance gardens, and fresh-cut arrangements.