Harkness Roses has been awarded the Royal Horticultural Society’s prestigious gold medal for its display at the Chelsea Flower Show this week. Throughout the … Read the rest

Harkness Roses has joined forces with the We Too Built Britain campaign to create what we believe might be the first ever rose to be launched that is named after an ethnic … Read the rest

The Queen plants three Harkness Roses in Kunming in October 1986. In October 1986, Queen Elizabeth II and the Duke of Edinburgh visited China for a six-day tour, and their… Read the rest

Harkness Roses was established in 1879 in Bedale, Yorkshire by brothers, John Harkness (1857-1933) and Robert Harkness (1851-1920). In 1882, John and Robert began to… Read the rest

In a historic moment celebrating friendship, love, and community, the Harkness Rose Company unveils the John Ystumllyn Rose, the first-ever rose named after an ethnic… Read the rest

The Harkness Rose Company, renowned breeders and growers of exquisite British roses for over 140 years, proudly introduces The Official Duke of Edinburgh Rose. This … Read the rest

So what are the foundations of a healthy rose?

“Giving support to development and growth. Providing stability and nourishment. A safe and healthy environment to establish… Read the rest

The Harkness Rose Company is to launch a brand-new rose in collaboration with England Rugby. A donation from the sale of each rose will go to the Rugby Football Union (RFU)… Read the rest