A rose has been named after Catherine, Princess of Wales, to highlight the healing power of nature.

The Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) said it named the flower "Catherine Rose" to raise awareness of the role that spending time outdoors plays in supporting people's mental, physical, and spiritual well-being.

The Floribunda rose has coral-pink flowers with a scent of Turkish delight and mango, the BBC reported.

Proceeds from each sale will go to the Royal Marsden cancer charity. Last year, the princess was treated for cancer at the hospital in West London.

Kate Middleton revealed that she was in remission after making a surprise visit to the hospital in January. She thanked the staff there and assured cancer patients that there was "light at the end of the tunnel."

She first shared her diagnosis in March last year and underwent a course of preventive chemotherapy, announcing in September that it had been completed.

According to the RHS, the Catherine rose will have colors that attract pollinators and will thrive in mixed flower beds, as a hedge, in a large pot, or in a rose bed.

These roses can have up to 15 flowers, each measuring between 8 and 12 cm, and the plant that supports them can reach a height of around 1.2 m and a width of 90 cm.

Claire Matheson, CEO of the RHS, said the flower would "raise awareness of how nature and gardening can aid healing."

"We know how important this message is, as we see every day how access to nature and spending time outdoors are vital to our health and happiness," she added.

There will be 15,000 Catherine roses available this fall, with more roses to follow next year. | BGNES