About Rosemary Harkness Bare-Root Rose Bush

Rosa ‘HARrowbond’ — Rosemary Harkness
🧬 Breeder: Harkness & Co. (United Kingdom)
🌹 A fragrant, orange-pink Hybrid Tea with classic bloom form and season-long charm.

Rosemary Harkness is a captivating Hybrid Tea rose introduced in 1985 by Harkness & Co., bred to deliver rich orange-pink blooms with a strong, sweet fragrance that fills the garden. With its refined form, repeat flowering habit, and medium, garden-friendly size, this rose brings timeless elegance and vivid color to beds, borders, and containers alike. 

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💐 Plant & Flower Traits

🌹 Rose Type: Hybrid Tea
🎨 Color: Orange-pink
🌸 Bloom Form: Double (17–25 petals), ~35 petal count overall
🔁 Flowering Habit: Blooms in flushes throughout the growing season
🌼 Fragrance: Strong, sweet fragrance
🌿 Foliage: Glossy, healthy leaves provide a lovely backdrop to blooms 

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🏡 Growth & Garden Habits

🌱 Growth Habit: Bushy, upright shrub
↕️ Height: ~30″–3′ (75–90 cm)
↔️ Width: ~30″–32″ (75–80 cm)
❄️ Winter Hardiness: USDA Zones 5b and warmer
☀️ Light Requirements: Full sun to light shade
🌿 Best Uses: Beds, borders, containers, and mixed garden plantings 

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💛 Why Grace Rose Farm Loves It

Rosemary Harkness is a garden classic with heart — a medium-sized rose that doesn’t compromise on presence. Its warm orange-pink blooms contrast beautifully with glossy green foliage, while the sweet, strong fragrance brings sensory magic to any outdoor space. Whether you’re seeking a standout in a mixed border or a fragrant centerpiece near your patio, this rose delivers consistent bloom and refined beauty through summer and beyond. 

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🌿 Growing & Care Recommendations

Planting Site: Full sun with fertile, well-drained soil
Spacing: Allow room for a 3′ broad shrub
Watering: Regular watering, especially while establishing
Pruning: Spring pruning to remove dead wood and shape; in warmer gardens cut back about one-third
Maintenance: Moderate — thrives with basic care and rewards you with long-lasting bloom cycles