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Elizabeth Harkness - Discontinued

We no longer sell Elizabeth 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.

Elizabeth Harkness
Hybrid Tea
A rose of refined beauty; the colour being ivory suffused with a delicate rosy blush. Upright growth with dark, plentiful foliage. Medium fragrance. Harkness, 1969.
  • Colour: Ivory
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
  • Fragrance: Medium,Sweet
  • Bloom Size: Large
  • Family: Hybrid Tea
  • Size: Small Shrub
  • Height: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Width: 2ft (60cm)
  • Breeder: Harkness
  • Year of Introduction: 1969
  • Pots & Containers
  • Rose Border
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • All soil types
Elizabeth Harkness
Our rose expert’s recommendation
A Whiter Shade of Pale
Hybrid Tea
This is a little known variety, which we believe is worthy of being more widely grown. It bears perfectly formed, blush pink flowers with a strong, sweet fragrance. They are produced throughout the summer and into autumn. It has a bushy habit with plentiful glossy, dark green foliage. Limes?New?Roses.
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A Whiter Shade of Pale
Description
A rose of refined beauty; the colour being ivory suffused with a delicate rosy blush. Upright growth with dark, plentiful foliage. Medium fragrance. Harkness, 1969.
Characteristics
  • Colour: Ivory
    Colour may vary depending on growing conditions. Colour fade is a characteristic of some varieties.
  • Flowering: Repeat Flowering
    Repeat flowering roses flower in flushes from late spring through to early winter. Once flowering roses only produce a single flush of blooms lasting 3 to 4 weeks in mid-summer.
  • Fragrance: Medium,Sweet
  • Bloom Size: Large
    Bloom size varies over the life cycle of each bloom. Measurements refer to the average diameter of a bloom at its prime. Large bloom: 3.5-5" Medium bloom: 2-3.5" Small bloom: 1-2"
  • Family: Hybrid Tea
  • Size: Small Shrub
    All measurements are approximate 'height x width' and refer to a 3 year old established rose, pruned once annually, measured during the first flush of flowers in June.
  • Height: 2 1/2ft (80cm)
  • Width: 2ft (60cm)
  • Breeder: Harkness
  • Year of Introduction: 1969
Location
  • Roses Ideal for Pots & ContainersPots & Containers
  • Rose Border
Growing conditions
  • East, South, West Facing
  • Full Sunlight
  • Roses Suitable for All Soil TypesAll soil types
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Bare root roses are dormant plants and can be planted November and April.

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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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