Following a rose being named after The Princess of Wales, a striking new rose has been unveiled by Highgrove, marking a floral tribute to King Charles III. Named The King’s Rose, this shrub celebrates the Charles’ deep-rooted passion for gardening and sustainable cultivation.
At first glance, The King’s Rose stands out with its striped fuchsia and white petals, evoking the antique beauty of old Gallica roses such as Rosa Mundi. These semi-double blooms unfold in generous clusters, revealing yellow stamens at their centre that act as beacons to bees and other pollinators. With a light to medium Musk fragrance, the rose gently exudes notes of fresh red apple and rosewater, making it as alluring to the senses as it is to the eye.
This rose was named in honour of His Majesty, who has long championed organic and sustainable gardening through his work at Highgrove. His private gardens have been meticulously designed and cultivated over the last few decades.
Highgrove has launched The King’s Rose. (Highgrove)
What makes this rose especially significant is King Charles’s direct involvement in its development. For the past three years, His Majesty has personally nurtured this variety within his own gardens at Highgrove.
Like how Catherine’s Rose supports the Royal Marsden Cancer Charity, The King’s Rose also supports an initiative close to His Majesty’s Heart – The King’s Foundation. Sales will support some of the Foundation’s programmes in training the next generation of horticulturist.
Proceeds from the sales of The King’s Rose will go towards The King’s Foundations. (Highgrove)
The Rose is the newest addition to the esteemed David Austin Roses collection, representing the pinnacle of a 12-year breeding program at the nursery in Shropshire. Out of over 40,000 seedlings, only this rose met the criteria for beauty, scent, health, and reliability.
This variety was specifically bred to capture the romantic appeal of historic striped roses like Ferdinand Pichard and Rosa Mundi, while solving the common challenges these older cultivars present—such as limited disease resistance and inconsistent flowering.
Purchase your own The King’s Rose here.
