Harlow Carr
Best fragrant shrub for gardeners seeking continuous seasonal color and blooms.
Discover the Harlow Carr® English Shrub Rose, a stunning variety from David Austin Roses. This rose is renowned for its abundant, repeat blooms from early summer to fall, featuring perfect shallow cups of pure mid-pink. It boasts a strong, classic Old Rose fragrance and develops an excellent bushy, upright habit, maturing into a rounded shrub that flowers generously. Named in honor of the RHS garden in Yorkshire, it's a highly recommended choice for its prolific blooms and enchanting scent, perfect for adding color and fragrance to any garden.
$40.00
Owner Satisfaction
4.6
/ 5
Category Rank
858
/ 2598
#858 in Bushes & Shrubs
Price vs Category Average
+2%
Above average
Colour
Mid pink
/ Mid pink
Who it's for
- Gardeners prioritizing a classic, immersive floral scent
- Homeowners seeking constant color throughout the growing season
- Busy gardeners wanting low-maintenance, healthy rose bushes
Who should skip it
- Gardeners living in consistently wet or rainy climates
- People who prefer low-maintenance, thornless pruning tasks
- Gardeners in regions with intense, scorching summer sun
Performance breakdown
Bloom Consistency
Repeat flowering ensures a vibrant display from early summer through fall.
Fragrance Intensity
Classic Old Rose scent provides a powerful, nostalgic sensory experience.
Growth Habit
Upright, bushy structure creates a tidy, rounded silhouette in any garden.
Versatility
Equally effective in garden borders, cut arrangements, or decorative containers.
Hardiness Range
Exceptional adaptability across a wide spectrum of USDA climate zones.
Pollinator Appeal
Open bloom structure makes it a reliable magnet for beneficial bees.
Key Specs
Colour
Mid pink
Fragrance
Strong, Old Rose
Bloom Size
Medium (2-3.5")
Height
4ft
Width
3ft
Petal Count
120 petals
Suitable for zones
Zones 4-11
Year of Introduction
2004
Features
- Exceptional Old Rose fragrance
- Blooms profusely until late fall
- Attracts beneficial bees
- Ideal for cutting and borders
- Vigorous, bushy upright growth
- Suitable for pots and containers
- Guaranteed for 5 years
- Flowers freely all season
What customers say
The Harlow Carr rose is celebrated for its exceptional reliability and continuous performance. Customers consistently praise its phenomenal, strong classic old rose fragrance, often noting hints of myrrh. A major highlight is its outstanding repeat flowering; it blooms profusely from early summer until the first frost, making it a highly floriferous variety. Gardeners appreciate its compact, bushy growth habit, which suits smaller spaces well. While the mid pink blooms may occasionally fade slightly in intense heat, this is overshadowed by the rose's vigor and excellent disease resistance compared to other English varieties. Overall, Harlow Carr is viewed as an essential, dependable, and rewarding addition, delivering consistent beauty with minimal fuss.
Know before you buy
This variety is a repeat bloomer, meaning it produces flowers consistently from early summer all the way through to late fall.
Yes, this rose is well-suited for pots and containers. Its bushy, upright habit makes it a great choice for patio displays, provided the container is large enough to support its mature size.
The Harlow Carr features a strong, classic Old Rose fragrance. It is highly regarded for its scent, which is one of the signature characteristics of this David Austin variety.
The Harlow Carr is quite versatile and hardy, thriving in USDA zones 4 through 11. This wide range makes it a reliable choice for many different garden environments.
When fully mature, the shrub will reach approximately 4 feet in height and 3 feet in width. You should space your plants accordingly to allow for proper air circulation and growth.
Like most roses, the Harlow Carr performs best in well-drained soil. Ensure your planting site has good drainage to keep the root system healthy and prevent waterlogging.
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