Rose 'Princess of Wales' – A Royal Classic with Timeless Charm
Add a touch of royal elegance to your Toowoomba garden with the exquisite Rose 'Princess of Wales' – a graceful hybrid tea rose named in honour of the late Diana, Princess of Wales. Known for its creamy white blooms, delicate fragrance, and classic form, this rose is a favourite among gardeners who value beauty, reliability, and sentimentality.
🌹 Key Features:
Bloom Colour: Pure white to creamy ivory with a delicate blush at the centre in cooler weather
Fragrance: Light, sweet scent reminiscent of traditional English roses
Flower Type: High-centred hybrid tea blooms on long stems – ideal for cutting
Growth Habit: Upright, bushy growth reaching 1.2–1.5m tall
Foliage: Dark green, glossy, and highly disease-resistant
Flowering Season: Repeat flowering from late spring to autumn in Toowoomba’s temperate climate
🌿 Why Gardeners in Toowoomba Love ‘Princess of Wales’:
True Blue Garden Centre proudly offers 'Princess of Wales' to our local gardening community across Toowoomba and the Darling Downs region. This rose thrives in our sunny conditions and cooler nights, producing abundant blooms that are as elegant in the garden as they are in a vase.
Its resilience to common rose diseases like black spot and mildew makes it a reliable choice for both beginner and experienced rose growers. Whether planted in formal rose beds, cottage-style borders, or as a memorial rose in a quiet garden corner, this variety stands out with understated grace.
🏡 Perfect For:
Memorial or tribute gardens
Rose enthusiasts seeking a pure white bloom
Elegant cut flower arrangements
Pairing with pastel or lavender-coloured roses for romantic displays
Adding a refined focal point to garden beds in Toowoomba’s mild climate
🌞 Growing Tips for Toowoomba Gardeners:
Sunlight: Full sun (6+ hours daily)
Soil: Free-draining, enriched with compost or well-rotted manure
Watering: Deeply water 1–2 times per week, especially during hot spells
Feeding: Apply a balanced rose fertiliser in early spring, then every 6–8 weeks through the growing season
Pruning: Prune in late winter (around July in Toowoomba) to encourage new growth and shape
🌸 True Blue Garden Centre – Your Local Rose Experts
At True Blue Garden Centre in Toowoomba, we hand-select premium rose varieties suited to our local conditions. Rose 'Princess of Wales' is a standout for its refined elegance and reliable performance, making it a wonderful addition to gardens throughout the Darling Downs.
Whether you're starting a new rose garden or adding a sentimental favourite, our team is here to provide growing advice, care tips, and planting inspiration tailored to Toowoomba's unique climate.
📍 Available Now at True Blue Garden Centre – Toowoomba's Home for Quality Roses
Embrace the timeless beauty of Rose 'Princess of Wales'. Visit us today or order online for convenient local pickup.