Overview
- The coral‑hued 'Catherine's Rose' was planted on February 11 in the Cheshire prison’s garden by a mother and her young son who met the Princess during her February 2025 visit.
- Action for Children, which runs HMP Styal’s Mothers and Babies Unit, said the addition will be valued by families and staff who use the pond and gardens for outdoor bonding.
- The planting marks the first anniversary of the Princess’s visit, completing a promise she made to donate the named variety to the unit.
- The rose was bred by Harkness Roses and formally named by the Royal Horticultural Society in May 2025, with 500 plants distributed to wellbeing gardens across the UK.
- The gesture aligns with the Princess’s advocacy for the therapeutic benefits of nature, which she has linked to her recovery following cancer treatment and remission.