Introduction of the rose 'Amalia Rose', 2023

'Amalia Rose' was introduced on May 26, 2023 in the Luxembourg City Park, on the occasion of the inauguration of the rose garden near the Amalia Monument. This rose garden is planted with roses dedicated to the deserving women of Luxembourg.
This rose honors Amalia Maria da Gloria Augusta of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach (1830-1872), daughter of Duke Charles Bernard of Saxe-Weimar-Eisenach and Ida of Saxe-Meiningen. She makes the acquaintance of Prince Henry of the Netherlands in Madeira. Prince Henri had been appointed Lieutenant-Representative for Luxembourg by his brother King William III, King of the Netherlands and Grand Duke of Luxembourg. They married in 1853 and lived at the castle of Walferdange. The couple is highly appreciated by the population, with Princess Amélie showing great charity. Suffering from pneumonia, Princess Amélie dies at the age of 42. Her memorial is located in the City Park of Luxembourg. The epigraph of the pedestal 'Princess Henry of the Netherlands' is characteristic of the social position of women at that time. As the regent’s wife, Princess Amalia engages primarily in charitable works. She is revered as the nation’s mother.

The rose bush with its changing pink tones was created by Jean-Lin Lebrun (MELA ROSA, France).

Godmothers: Lydie Polfer (Mayor of the City of Luxembourg), Sonja Fandel (Head of the Parks Department, City of Luxembourg)