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 deep red, award-winning blooms.
– Abundant repeat flowering through the season.
– Strong, upright habit for borders and beds.
– Hardy to H7, suitable for colder sites.
– Light, delicately floral fragrance.
– Special feature: Ideal for classic, long-stemmed cut flowers with exhibition form.
Familiar garden experience – With local wildlife
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
22,90 £
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PRIDE OF ENGLAND – red hybrid tea rose – Harkness
Celebrate classic British rose elegance with ‘Pride of England’, a hybrid tea from the Harkness Masterpiece Collection® bred for shapely, exhibition-quality blooms on a neat, upright habit. Large, velvety red flowers appear repeatedly through the season, giving reliable colour for front gardens and smart borders without demanding specialist skills. Its medium care needs are easily managed in typical British conditions when you allow for good drainage in heavier soils, making it a reassuring choice for busy home gardeners. The own-root form builds a durable structure that recovers well after pruning and supports many years of consistent flowering. Planted where you can enjoy individual stems as cut flowers, it lends a quietly refined presence to entrance paths, small beds and large containers, developing roots in the first year, stronger shoots in the second and full ornamental impact by about the third season.
Freshly opened ruby-red bloom of Pride of England.
Pride of England hybrid tea rose showing flower size.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front garden focal point
The upright hybrid tea form and well-shaped buds give a traditional, show-bench look that suits formal or semi-formal front gardens where a single strong feature is needed near a path or doorway; ideal for aesthetics-focused beginners
Cutting patch or cutting row
Large, high-centred blooms are carried mostly singly on strong stems, making it easy to harvest long, straight cuts for vases while the plant continues to produce further flushes; well suited to home flower arrangers
Small mixed border in family gardens
Dense dark green foliage and medium height help it sit comfortably among perennials and low shrubs, providing a vertical accent and warm red highlight without overwhelming a modest border; reassuring for busy home gardeners
Own-root long-term planting
Supplied on its own roots, it builds up gradually into a balanced shrub that can regenerate from the base after harder pruning, supporting a stable outline and ornamental value over many seasons; helpful for low-maintenance planners
Container or large patio pot
The contained, upright shape and repeat flowering suit a large 40–50 litre container, where regular watering and feeding are easy to manage, bringing classic red roses to patios and small paved spaces for urban terrace owners
Informal cottage-style grouping
Planted in a small group of three to five, spaced to allow air movement, the repeated red blooms read as a coherent block of colour that partners well with chives, dwarf heuchera and low sedum for cottage-garden enthusiasts
Moderate-care rose bed
Moderate disease resistance and only occasional need for plant protection mean it suits gardeners comfortable with basic spraying and deadheading, giving a good display without constant intervention for confident hobby gardeners
Exposed yet cared-for sites
Performs steadily in typical British summers when watering is provided in prolonged dry spells and soil is prepared to drain well even on heavier ground, supporting dependable growth for weather-aware beginners
Styling ideas
Classic entrance pair – Flank a front door with two large containers of ‘Pride of England’ underplanted with dwarf heuchera for foliage contrast – ideal for style-conscious homeowners
Cottage trio – Group three plants in a small bed with chives and Caucasian stonecrop to echo traditional cottage gardens – perfect for romantic cottage-garden enthusiasts
Formal border line – Plant a straight row along a path at recommended spacing to create a refined, rose-show feel – suited to lovers of classic hybrid tea displays
Patio cutting corner – Combine one or two plants in 40–50 litre pots with easy annuals, reserving blooms regularly for indoor vases – attractive for balcony and patio gardeners
Wildlife edge – Place at the boundary of a mixed shrub border where its hips and structure support a familiar garden scene with local wildlife – appealing to nature-aware family gardeners
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Hybrid tea rose, registered as HARencore, marketed as Pride of England (Harkness Masterpiece Collection®); ARS exhibition name Pride of England, group: Hybrid Tea.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Richard Harkness, R. Harkness & Co. Ltd., United Kingdom; bred 1997, introduced 1998, parentage unknown, developed as a high-quality garden and exhibition hybrid tea.
Awards and recognition
Highly decorated: Belfast Rose Trials 2000 Best Large-flowered Rose, Best Hybrid Tea and Gold Medal; Orléans Certificate of Merit 2000; The Hague Bronze and Gold awards around 2000.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright, medium-tall bush, around 100–130 cm high and 55–75 cm wide, with dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness; weak self-cleaning, benefits from deadheading.
Flower morphology
Large, double, high-centred hybrid tea blooms with 26–39 petals, mostly solitary on stems; classic pointed buds opening to full, elegant flowers, remontant with notably abundant second flush.
Colour data and phenology
Velvety deep red blooms, ARS code DR, RHS 46A–46B; buds burgundy-red, opening ruby with fiery tones, then softening slightly to cherry red while remaining warm, with reasonably good colour retention.
Fragrance and aroma
Light, delicately floral fragrance; pleasant but not overpowering, adding refinement without dominating nearby seating areas or indoor arrangements when used as a cut flower.
Hip characteristics
Produces some spherical orange-red hips, about 10–15 mm across; moderately set, adding seasonal autumn interest without significantly affecting flowering performance.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Moderate resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; benefits from basic protection in high-pressure seasons; hardy approximately to −21 to −18 °C, RHS hardiness rating H7, USDA zone 6b.
Horticultural recommendations
Best at 40–70 cm spacing depending on use; prefers well-drained soil, regular feeding and watering in dry spells; tolerates partial shade; suitable for borders, specimens, hedging and containers.
Pride of England offers velvety red exhibition-style blooms, reliable repeat flowering and a balanced own-root shrub for long-term garden structure, making it a thoughtful choice if you would like a classic hybrid tea with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
PRIDE OF ENGLAND – red hybrid tea rose - Harkness
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
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 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
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
