At first encounter, this light, creamy rose evokes effortless serenity and grace. Few sights in the garden are more conducive of reflection than a perfect, elegant ivory-white rose on a quiet, still day. More detailed inspection is well rewarded, revealing substantial blooms in a high-centred whorl of petals in perfect hybrid tea form. Their coloration responds to variations of heat and light, from delicate amber-blush at early opening, to inner depths of light gold flushed with perhaps a trace of lemon, as the petals reflex.

Perfume is exceptional and long-lasting, with distinct and complex character, seeming to float on a foundation of tropical citrus with raspberry overtones infused by a hint of mint. It is a delightfully fresh and rewarding scent, heady, with no hint of heaviness. When cut for the vase, this exquisite rose will provide tremendous enjoyment and fragrance.

The plant forms a well-branched, erect bush, suitable for group planting in beds, borders or as a low hedge. It is an excellent rose for the garden, and supreme as a cut flower for the vase.

The Caroline Victoria Rose has been created in memory of Caroline Victoria Coldicutt who died tragically at the age of just 17. Caroline was a great art lover and particularly talented at depicting tranquil Californian landscapes. Caroline won regional art awards for her landscapes and her work has been shown in galleries in California, London and Paris. Caroline’s soulful love of the nuance and serenity of landscape scenes and her use of colour is elegantly reflected in the grace and subtle beauty of the Caroline Victoria Rose.

Proceeds from the sale of the Caroline Victoria Rose will be donated to The Royal Theatrical Fund, a charity founded in 1839 by Charles Dickens and a group of actors. Caroline’s mother Liz Coldicutt explains: “The Caroline Victoria Rose was commissioned to honour Caroline's passion for the arts. What better way to represent this passion than through a lovely rose used in support of the Royal Theatrical Fund which lends its efforts in assisting those in need in the theatrical arts and other creative mediums.”

The Fund’s Chairman, Sir Donald Sinden, CBE said: “We are extremely grateful to Caroline’s mother for pledging the money raised by this beautiful rose to the RTF so that we can help people in need. It will be a lasting reminder of Caroline’s beautiful work as well as being a practical help for many people.”

The Royal Theatrical Fund, 11, Garrick Street, London WC2E 9AR (registered charity 222080) will receive 10% of sales receipts from the Caroline Victoria rose.

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