The launch of the ‘Power to Pollinators’ rose range, produced by Harkness Roses and the RSPB to demonstrate the important role of roses on garden pollinators Continue reading Launching the ‘Power to Pollinators’ RSPB Rose Collection
Jane Austen is a name that will be etched on the world forever, thanks to the incredibly impressive catalogue of stories created by the famed British novelist. Very few would argue Austen’s place amongst renowned writing royalty, including the likes … Continue reading The Jane Austen Collection
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show is known as one of the globe’s pinnacle events for horticulturalists, plant buyers, and just about anyone who loves the great outdoors! Organised and hosted by the Royal Horticultural Society, the RHS, this show is … Continue reading RHS Chelsea Flower Show 2023 and the remarkable roses we launched
Our fabulous followers on Facebook often send in questions on roses for our experts here at Harkness to help them with. We thought what better way than to offer a regular Q & A, here’s our first one! Wendy BrettDo … Continue reading Q & A – Summer
As we get into the full swing of summer, our gardens are blooming beautifully. If you choose repeat-flowering roses, you can ensure that your roses produce several flushes of flowers, from late spring up until the first frosts! Harkness have … Continue reading Harkness – July – Best repeat flowering roses to grow
Between the 19th – 25th June 2023, we will be celebrating Rose Awareness Week. It’s impossible to ignore the beauty of roses and their transformative role in the garden, but there’s more to roses than meets the eye. In fact, … Continue reading Rose Awareness Week: The Benefits of Roses to Humans
Companion planting is a great idea for anyone growing roses. Of course, roses can and do hold their own in our gardens with their delicate blooms, scents, and statures, but planting roses alongside different combinations of plants can be hugely … Continue reading Companion Planting with Harkness Roses
Traditionally, white roses represent purity, youthfulness, and eternal loyalty. But did you know that white is actually the official colour of April? Plus, white flowers are brilliant for creating the illusion of more space and light in smaller, darker gardens. … Continue reading 10 white roses to plant in April
