Princesse Charlene de Monaco
Best fragrant rose for gardeners seeking low-maintenance, long-lasting cut flowers.
The Princesse Charlene de Monaco® rose is a highly sought-after variety known for its stunning beauty and captivating fragrance. This Hybrid Tea rose boasts over 100 ruffled petals in shades of apricot and shell pink, emitting a strong, sweet perfume. It is a repeat bloomer, offering its exquisite flowers from spring through fall, making it ideal for cutting. The plant features glossy, dark green foliage that beautifully contrasts with its large, vibrantly colored blossoms. This rose is also remarkably disease resistant and tolerant of rain, ensuring a healthy and vigorous presence in your garden.
$55.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
848
/ 2577
#848 in Flowers
Price vs Category Average
+35%
Above average
Type
Hybrid Tea
/ Hybrid Tea
Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing intense, sweet floral fragrance
- Landscapers seeking warm, sophisticated color palettes
- Flower lovers wanting reliable, repeat-blooming hybrid teas
Who should skip it
- Busy gardeners unable to commit to regular maintenance
- Small-space owners needing compact or low-profile plants
- Beginners seeking low-maintenance, disease-resistant varieties
Performance breakdown
Fragrance Intensity
A powerful, sweet perfume that easily fills a garden space.
Bloom Longevity
Consistent repeat blooming keeps the garden vibrant from spring through fall.
Disease Resistance
Robust health ensures minimal maintenance and fewer chemical interventions.
Cut Flower Quality
Large, ruffled blossoms hold up beautifully in indoor floral arrangements.
Weather Tolerance
Resilient petals maintain their integrity even during heavy rain showers.
Visual Impact
Striking apricot and pink hues create a sophisticated, high-contrast focal point.
Key Specs
Type
Hybrid Tea
Color
Light apricot with light pink hues
Fragrance
Exceptionally Fragrant
Hardiness Zone
5 - 10
Size
5'-5.5' x 2'-3'
Rebloom
Repeat Blooming
Bloom Type
Very Full
Year
2013
Features
- Abundant ruffled petals in apricot and shell pink
- Strong, sweet perfume
- Repeat blooming from spring to fall
- Glossy, dark green foliage
- Large, strikingly colored blossoms
- Incredibly disease resistant
- Rain tolerant
- Ideal for cutting
What customers say
Customers consistently express high satisfaction with the Princesse Charlene de Monaco rose, primarily praising its exceptional quality and stunning design. Reviewers frequently highlight the plant's robust health and vigorous growth upon arrival, indicating superior nursery practices. The blooms themselves are a major draw, admired for their exquisite color transitions, large size, and delightful fragrance. Many appreciate how reliably this rose performs, producing abundant, beautiful flowers that enhance garden aesthetics significantly. This rose is celebrated for its consistent beauty and strong performance.
Know before you buy
The Princesse Charlene de Monaco is a repeat bloomer, meaning it will produce waves of flowers consistently from spring through fall.
This variety is hardy in zones 5 through 10, making it adaptable to a wide range of temperatures. It is also noted for being rain tolerant, which helps maintain bloom quality in wetter climates.
You should plan for a mature size of approximately 5 to 5.5 feet in height and 2 to 3 feet in width. Its upright growth habit makes it a great choice for borders or as a focal point.
Yes, it is an excellent choice for cutting. With its very full, ruffled petals and exceptionally strong fragrance, it makes a striking addition to indoor bouquets.
This rose is bred for high disease resistance, which reduces the need for constant intervention. While it is vigorous and healthy, standard garden care like proper spacing and airflow will help keep it in peak condition.
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