The outer surface of the petal is vivid scarlet-red and the inner side has a rich lemon-yellow base tone. - hybrid tea rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
– Striking yellow-red bicolour hybrid tea blooms.
– Tall, upright habit ideal for cut flowers.
– Dense, glossy dark foliage adds structure.
– Excellent resistance to major rose diseases.
– Cold-hardy to H7, reliable in harsh winters.
– Special feature: Colour shifts from sun-yellow and crimson to soft salmon-pink as blooms mature.
Season-spanning – Climate-conscious choice
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
21,00 £
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HENRIETTA – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy
The Henrietta hybrid tea rose offers classic, high-centred blooms in a striking yellow-red blend that stands out in any front-garden or cottage-style setting. Bred by McGredy, it forms an upright, well-branched bush with dense, glossy foliage, creating a reliable vertical structure in mixed borders and beds. This own-root plant settles steadily, building long-term resilience and the ability to regenerate if winter or pruning are less than perfect, supporting a genuinely long-lived planting. With low maintenance needs and strong disease resistance, it suits busy owners who want impact without constant spraying or specialist care. Large, exhibition-quality flowers are produced repeatedly through the season, so you can enjoy elegant colour in the garden and as cut blooms indoors. Over its development arc – roots in year one, more shoots and shape in year two, then full ornamental performance by year three – it gradually becomes a stable feature in family gardens. Its taller habit naturally anchors beds and borders, helping it cope well where gardens are open to wind and weather in exposed British plots. As a versatile garden choice, it fits small groups of one to five plants, works with classic cottage companions, and rewards regular, light deadheading with generous repeat flowering. For those who prefer straightforward planting and dependable results, it offers a practical route to a smart, rose-focused display without complex horticultural solutions.
Henrietta showing colour changes across different opening stages.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden specimen by the path
Henrietta’s tall, upright habit and dense, glossy foliage create a clear focal point near a gate, drive or front door, giving structure without needing intricate pruning and shaping, ideal for homeowners wanting classic impact with little time, especially beginners.
Small group in a mixed cottage border
Planted in a group of three to five, the repeat-flowering high-centred blooms thread vertical accents through perennials and cottage-style planting, while its own-root stamina underpins long-term balance in typical British borders for style-conscious but busy gardeners.
Season-long colour bed by the terrace
With repeat-flowering and an abundant second flush, Henrietta offers season-spanning colour beside patios or seating areas, with low disease pressure reducing spraying needs so the area stays welcoming and easy-care for families who simply want reliable summer colour.
Cutting patch for home arrangements
The high-centred, exhibition-type blooms on long, upright stems suit cutting for vases, giving you classic hybrid tea flowers from your own garden without specialist show cultivation, appealing to those who enjoy arranging flowers at home as relaxed hobbyists.
Feature rose in a narrow side border
Its compact spread and strong vertical growth make it ideal where horizontal space is limited along house walls or paths, forming a slim, leafy pillar of colour that needs only basic pruning, suiting small urban plots and practical owners.
Low-maintenance family garden rose bed
Good resistance to black spot, mildew and rust keeps foliage attractive with minimal spraying, while own-root growth ensures recovery after rough weather or accidental damage, making it a dependable choice for busy households seeking robust, unfussy plantings.
Wind-exposed, open garden positions
The strong, upright framework and well-anchored own-root system help it stand firm and remain ornamental in open, breezy gardens, supporting family plots that face regular coastal gusts and unsettled weather yet still need straightforward, durable roses.
Large container on a sunny patio (40–50 litres+)
In a generous container with good drainage, Henrietta’s vertical habit and repeat-flowering nature offer a tall, colourful accent that’s easy to tend close to the house, ideal for newcomers testing roses in pots or time-poor urban balcony gardeners.
Styling ideas
DrivewayFocus – flank a drive or front path with pairs of Henrietta for a formal yet welcoming avenue of upright, colourful blooms – for homeowners who like tidy, structured entrances.
CottageMix – combine Henrietta with airy perennials such as Lychnis, Crocosmia and light grasses to contrast its bold, high-centred flowers – for lovers of relaxed cottage borders with a clear focal rose.
PatioShow – grow one plant in a 40–50 litre container by the seating area so repeat blooms can be enjoyed up close and cut for the house – for busy families using the garden mainly for relaxation.
ColourRibbon – plant a short ribbon of Henrietta along a lawn edge, repeating plants at regular intervals to create a strong line of season-long colour – for beginners wanting simple but effective layout ideas.
VerticalAccent – place a single bush at the back of a small bed to lift the eye above lower perennials while keeping footprint modest – for small-garden owners needing height without complex structures.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose; registered as MACtexa, traded as Henrietta Hybrid tea rose MACtexa; exhibition hybrid tea suitable for garden and cutting use.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV, McGredy Roses International, Auckland; ‘Heart of Gold’ × ‘Gold Medal’; introduced and registered in 1991 by McGredy Roses International.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush, 150–200 cm tall and 90–120 cm wide, with dense, dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickles; forms a well-branched framework under normal garden care.
Flower morphology
Very double, high-centred, pointed-budded flowers in solitary form; around 40 or more petals; large blooms approximately 7–10 cm, typical of exhibition-type hybrid teas.
Colour data and phenology
Bi-coloured yellow-red; lemon to ochre yellow centres with scarlet to crimson edges; colours shift to buttery yellow and salmon-pink tones as blooms age; ARS yb, RHS 46A outer, 14B inner.
Fragrance and aroma
No noticeable fragrance reported; considered an unscented rose mainly valued for its vibrant, changing bicolour effect and classic bloom form rather than scent in garden or cut use.
Hip characteristics
Hip production limited due to very double flowers; occasional small ellipsoidal hips 8–12 mm across may form, usually orange-red, with little ornamental significance in most seasons.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to about −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish zone 3) under typical garden conditions with standard care.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun; plant 60–110 cm apart depending on use, giving 2.0–2.3 plants/m²; suited to beds, groups, hedging-style rows and cutting, with generally low maintenance needs.
Henrietta Hybrid tea rose MACtexa offers tall, repeat-flowering colour, dependable disease resistance and long-lived own-root growth; consider it if you want a striking yet manageable focal rose for your garden.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
HENRIETTA – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Hip Comment:
Hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double-flowered habit; occasionally an ellipsoidal, orange-red hip 8–12 mm in diameter may appear.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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