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Botanical Name of 'Diana, Princess of Wales' Rose

Understanding Hybrid Tea Nomenclature

A gardener asks for the botanical name of 'Diana, Princess of Wales' hybrid tea rose.

Classification Background

Hybrid teas derive from Chinese tea roses (Rosa gigantea/odorata ancestry), preferring warm climates. The International Rose Society now terms them "Large-Flowered Roses."

Specific Designation

Introduced 1999 by Jackson & Perkins. Parentage: 'Anne Morrow Lindbergh' x 'Sheer Elegance'. International code: JACshaq.

Botanical Format

Rosa hybrid tea var. 'Diana, Princess of Wales' or simply Rosa 'Diana Princess of Wales'. No species name applies due to complex hybrid ancestry.

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