The petals are a uniform, velvety deep red shade, with a full and elegant appearance. - hybrid tea rose - light, subtle scented rose - delicately floral in character
– Velvety scarlet-red blooms with elegant form.
– Abundant second flush for long flowering.
– Upright, dense growth suits borders and pots.
– Proven trial winner with multiple medals.
– Winter-hardy to Irish conditions, H7 rated.
– Gné speisialta: Rose hips oráiste-dearg maisiúla sa titim.
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PRIDE OF ENGLAND – red hybrid tea rose – Harkness
For compact Irish gardens that crave a touch of ceremony, PRIDE OF ENGLAND brings velvety red blooms and a quietly joyful ambience. Its high-centred, exhibition-style flowers look as if they belong on a showbench, yet the shrub itself remains manageable and easy to place in a front garden border or beside a cottage gate. Own-root plants settle steadily, building a dependable framework for years of blooms with only moderate maintenance. You gain a refined, light fragrance and long-stemmed flowers ideal for cutting, while its upright, leafy growth gives structure even between flushes. In typical Irish conditions – with frequent rain and heavier soils – it performs best where drainage is gently improved, calmly handling cool summers and showers after a short outdoor walk when you feel soft raindrops and breathe in the fresh greenery. With time, a half-year-old plant expands from strengthening roots in year one to taller, more confident shoots in year two, reaching full, satisfying ornamental presence by year three.
Freshly opened Pride of England flower, showing ruby-red outer petals and a brighter inner tone.
Pride of England shows large, 7–10 cm red blooms.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The tall, upright habit and formal, high-centred blooms make a natural “welcome” at a Dublin terrace doorway or cottage path junction, giving a single, elegant statement without demanding expert care – ideal for the busy urban flower-lover homeowner
Cutting patch in a family garden
Long, straight stems and classic hybrid tea form provide dependable flowers for the vase, so you can snip a few scarlet blooms after work without stripping the plant, turning a small back garden into a personal cutting corner – perfect for the relaxed, fragrance-curious beginner
Mixed cottage-style border
Planted among chives, dwarf heuchera and low sedums, the deep red flowers rise through soft foliage for a “girly” cottage look; own-root stamina helps the plant recover from Atlantic breezes and winter wet for long-term reliability – reassuring for nature-minded gardeners
Low informal hedge
Spacing at about 40 cm allows a loose, rosy line along paths or driveways; the dense, dark green foliage knits together and the repeat flowering adds colour through much of the season with only occasional deadheading – suited to orderly yet time-poor families
Feature plant in a large container
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its upright form and restrained spread give a refined presence on patios or balconies; own-root plants maintain shape and can be rejuvenated by pruning if winter or wind takes its toll – helpful for space-limited city-dwellers
Season-long colour anchor
Remontant flowering with a strong second flush keeps rich red colour returning through shorter Irish summers, anchoring the border even when other plants pause; moderate disease resistance pairs well with basic, regular care – attractive to relaxed, practical owners
Part-shade corner brightener
This variety tolerates partial shade, so it copes with light levels common between houses or near walls; in such spots the velvety petals hold their colour beautifully, giving depth and warmth where many roses would sulk – useful for problem-area planters
Long-term structural planting
Own-root growth builds a solid framework that can live and flower for many years, regenerating from the base after hard pruning; after the first year’s root-building and second year’s shoot growth, you can expect stable, mature impact by year three – ideal for forward-looking buyers
Styling ideas
Cottage Romance – Thread PRIDE OF ENGLAND through soft pinks, chives and dwarf heuchera for a relaxed Irish cottage feel – for dreamers who like gentle colour with classic form
Terrace Welcome – Place a single plant by a front gate or steps as a scarlet focal point, underplanted with sedum for easy care – for city residents wanting instant presence
Patio Feature Pot – Grow it in a 40–50 litre container with airy grasses to frame the blooms and simplify maintenance – for renters and balcony gardeners
Family Cutting Row – Line a sunny fence with evenly spaced plants to create a simple cutting strip that still looks tidy – for households who enjoy home-grown bouquets
Calm Red Border – Combine with dark green shrubs and pale perennials so the repeat-flowering red stands out without feeling fussy – for minimal-effort, structure-loving gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as HARencore, marketed as Pride of England from the Harkness Masterpiece Collection, also listed by ARS under the exhibition name Pride of England.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Richard Harkness of R Harkness & Co Ltd in the United Kingdom, with unknown parentage; raised in 1997 and introduced commercially in 1998 for garden and exhibition use.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated at European rose trials around 2000, including major awards at Belfast, Orléans and The Hague, where it gained multiple medals for flower quality and garden performance.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush reaching about 100–130 cm high and 55–75 cm wide, moderately thorny, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage forming a strong vertical accent in borders or containers.
Flower morphology
Large, 7–10 cm, double flowers with 26–39 petals, high-centred and pointed in classic hybrid tea style, borne mainly singly on stems suitable for cutting and formal display arrangements.
Colour data and phenology
Deep scarlet red blooms, RHS 46A–46B, opening from burgundy buds; colour holds well with only slight softening to cherry red in strong sun, maintaining a velvety, uniform appearance when fully open.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, delicately floral fragrance that lends a gentle perfume without overpowering nearby seating areas; scented enough for close appreciation but comfortable in compact, sheltered Irish gardens.
Hip characteristics
After flowering, it can set moderate numbers of small, spherical orange-red hips around 10–15 mm across, adding a discreet seasonal accent if spent blooms are not all removed.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated H7, hardy to about −21 to −18 °C, with moderate resistance to black spot, mildew and rust; copes with heat if watered, but benefits from good air movement and routine Irish rose care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in fertile, well-drained soil with improved structure on heavy clay, spaced 45–70 cm depending on use; suitable for borders, specimens, hedging or large containers in sun to light partial shade.
PRIDE OF ENGLAND offers classic red exhibition blooms, repeat flowering and a focused upright habit on a long-lived own-root shrub that rewards patient Irish gardeners seeking enduring structure and elegant colour.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PRIDE OF ENGLAND – red hybrid tea rose - Harkness
Product Type:
antoniaROSE® ORIGINAL - rós i bpota 2 lítear ar a fhréamhacha féin
Competition and Show Awards:
Belfast Rose Trials – Best Large-flowered Rose / Best Hybrid Tea (2000); Belfast Rose Trials – Gold Medal (2000); Orléans Rose Trials – Certificate of Merit (2000); The Hague Rose Trials – Bronze Certificate (2000); The Hague Rose Trials – Gold Medal (200
Pollinator Attraction:
Double, 26–39‑petalled flowers only weakly attract pollinators, as flower form (simple/semidouble/double) and the accessibility of the stamens affect pollinator attraction.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Its double blooms mostly conceal the stamens, so it only attracts pollinators to a limited extent.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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