Key facts
- Growth habit
- Bush
- Breeder
- Albert Norman
- Listed for
- United Kingdom
Overview
Ena Harkness is a medium red hybrid tea bred by Albert Norman and introduced by Harkness Roses in 1946. It comes from 'Southport' x 'Crimson Glory' and is named after Ena Harkness. Each bloom has 26 to 40 petals and a strong fruity fragrance. Plants grow about 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) tall. It won the RNRS Gold Medal in 1945. Plant in full sun and prune in late winter. A classic choice for anyone wanting a scented red rose for beds or vases.
Ena Harkness traits
- Medium red flowers
- 26 to 40 petals
- Strong, fruity fragrance
- 2 to 3 ft (60 to 90 cm) tall
- RNRS Gold Medal, 1945
- Parentage: 'Southport' x 'Crimson Glory'
Good for
- Cut flowers
- Rose beds
- Scented garden
Compare with other rose varieties
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| Variety | Days to maturity | Growth habit | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ena Harkness this page | — | Bush | — |
| A Whiter Shade of Pale | — | Bush | — |
| Absolutely Fabulous | — | Bush | — |
| Alexander | — | Bush | — |
| Alpine Sunset | — | Bush | — |
| Amber Queen | — | Bush | — |
| Anne Harkness | — | Bush | — |
Ena Harkness FAQ
What kind of rose is Ena Harkness?
Ena Harkness is a medium red hybrid tea bred by Albert Norman and introduced by Harkness Roses in 1946. It comes from 'Southport' x 'Crimson Glory' and is named after Ena Harkness.
How does Ena Harkness compare with other rose varieties?
Ena Harkness: bush. Similar rose varieties include A Whiter Shade of Pale, Absolutely Fabulous, Alexander. The comparison table on this page lists days to maturity, growth habit and type side by side.
What is Ena Harkness good for?
Ena Harkness is grown for cut flowers, rose beds, scented garden.
Sowing, care and common problems
Sowing times, care and common problems are the same for every rose variety, so they are covered once in the growing guide.
- Rose growing guide
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- Rose Problems: Black Spot, Powdery Mildew and Aphids
- How to Care for Roses: Feeding, Watering and Deadheading
- Rose Growing Calendar: What to Do in Each Season
- Overwintering Roses: Protecting the Graft and the Canes
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Source
Source: Wikipedia (Wikimedia Foundation)
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