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Ena Harkness - Discontinued

We no longer sell Ena Harkness however, our rose experts have hand-picked an alternative rose that has many similar characteristics. If you would prefer to speak to us please use our Live Chat button or visit our Contact Us page.

Ena Harkness
Climbing Rose
Attractively hanging heads of crimson-scarlet Hybrid Tea flowers. Vigorous growth. Summer flowering, with a few blooms later on. Strong Old Rose fragrance. Gurteen & Ritson, 1954.
  • Colour: Crimson-scarlet
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Large
  • Family: Climbing Rose
  • Size: Tall Climber
  • Height: 18ft (5.5m)
  • Breeder: Gurteen & Ritson
  • Year of Introduction: 1954
  • 10ft Wall or Fence
  • 6ft Wall or Fence
  • Doorway
  • Front of House
  • Large Arch
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Ena Harkness
Our rose expert’s reccomendation
Étoile de Hollande
Climbing Rose
The climbing sport of the famous old Hybrid Tea. Its long buds open out to large, double, crimson-red flowers with a delicious, heavy Old Rose fragrance. It produces a profusion of blooms, both early and late in the season. It is a vigorous climber with ample dark green foliage. Verschuren, 1879.
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Étoile de Hollande
Description
Attractively hanging heads of crimson-scarlet Hybrid Tea flowers. Vigorous growth. Summer flowering, with a few blooms later on. Strong Old Rose fragrance. Gurteen & Ritson, 1954.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Crimson-scarlet
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Strong,Old Rose
  • Bloom Size: Large
  • Family: Climbing Rose
  • Size: Tall Climber
  • Height: 18ft (5.5m)
  • Breeder: Gurteen & Ritson
  • Year of Introduction: 1954
Location
  • Roses Ideal for 10ft Wall or Fence10ft Wall or Fence
  • Roses Ideal for 6ft Wall or Fence6ft Wall or Fence
  • Roses Ideal for DoorwaysDoorway
  • Roses Ideal for Front of HouseFront of House
  • Large Arch
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
How to plant a climbing rose
Frequently asked questions

Need more help? for individual help or advice, we encourage you to contact our friendly, knowledgeable team on 01902 376300.

Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

Potted roses are available all year round and can be planted at any time of the year.

Aside from extreme weather, roses can be planted at any time during the year. The extreme weather conditions that we advise against planting in are when the ground is frozen, water-logged or during a drought.

We take every care to breed, grow and deliver the best roses. If a rose fails to grow or arrives damaged, we will replace it free of charge. The 5 year guarantee applies to roses purchased
directly from David Austin. If you would like to request a replacement or refund of a rose within the 5 year guarantee period, please complete our Returns form.

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Email us help@davidaustinroses.co.uk

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