Princess Charlene de Monaco® Fortuniana Rootstock Hybrid Tea Rose

Elegant, romantic, and exquisitely fragrant, Princess Charlene de Monaco® is one of the most admired modern Hybrid Tea roses in the world. Named in honor of Her Serene Highness Princess Charlene of Monaco, this exceptional variety is celebrated for its large, perfectly formed blooms, captivating fragrance, and refined color palette. When grafted onto Fortuniana Rootstock, it combines world-class beauty with the vigor, disease resistance, and Southern adaptability that make it a standout performer in warm-climate gardens.

The blooms open from elegant buds into large, fully double flowers in shades of warm apricot, shell pink, and soft peach, creating a luxurious and sophisticated display. Each bloom features a classic exhibition-style form packed with layers of petals, making it equally impressive in the garden and in floral arrangements.

Its fragrance is among the finest of any modern rose, producing a rich perfume with notes of citrus, apricot, and classic rose, often described as intensely sweet and unforgettable. Flowering repeatedly throughout the growing season, Princess Charlene de Monaco® provides months of beauty while maintaining outstanding flower quality.

When grown on Fortuniana Rootstock, this variety develops exceptional vigor and adaptability, thriving in sandy soils and warm Southern climates where traditional rootstocks often struggle. The result is a stunning landscape rose that delivers abundant blooms, stronger growth, and long-term garden performance.

Key Features

Growing Information

Fortuniana Rootstock Advantages

Fortuniana Rootstock is widely recognized as the premier rootstock for Southern rose gardens and offers exceptional benefits for long-term garden success.

✔ Up to 20% Larger Blooms
✔ Up to 30% More Flowers
✔ Exceptional Vigor & Longevity
✔ Superior Performance in Sandy Soils
✔ Outstanding Resistance to Root-Knot Nematodes
✔ Resistance to Crown Gall
✔ Stronger Root Development for Increased Plant Health
✔ Proven Success in Warm, Humid Southern Climates

Ideal Uses

✔ Cutting Gardens
✔ Formal Rose Gardens
✔ Wedding & Event Gardens
✔ Mixed Borders
✔ Specimen Plantings
✔ Estate Landscapes
✔ Fragrant Garden Displays

Recommended Growing Regions

Princess Charlene de Monaco® on Fortuniana Rootstock performs exceptionally well in:

• Florida
• Georgia
• South Carolina
• Alabama
• Mississippi
• Louisiana
• Texas Gulf Coast
• Southern California
• Arizona
• Other Warm USDA Zones 8–10

Particularly recommended for regions with sandy soils, high nematode pressure, and long growing seasons, where Fortuniana Rootstock consistently delivers superior vigor and flowering performance.

Why You'll Love Princess Charlene de Monaco® on Fortuniana Rootstock

• Large exhibition-quality blooms in warm apricot and soft pink tones
• Exceptional fragrance with notes of citrus, apricot, and classic rose
• Outstanding cut flower performance with long, elegant stems
• Repeat blooms throughout the growing season
• Enhanced vigor and flower production on Fortuniana Rootstock
• Exceptional performance in sandy Southern soils
• Superior resistance to root-knot nematodes and crown gall
• One of the most fragrant and elegant modern Hybrid Tea roses available

Bring royal elegance and extraordinary fragrance to your garden with Princess Charlene de Monaco® on Fortuniana Rootstock. Combining luxurious blooms, exceptional perfume, and the unmatched performance of Fortuniana Rootstock, this remarkable rose offers Southern gardeners a truly premium rose-growing experience.