Soft, silky light-pink shade with a delicate silvery tone. - historic, tea rose - medium-strength, clearly scented rose - tea-scented, spicy
– Silky light-pink blooms with deep burgundy stamens.
– Medium-strong tea fragrance with spicy notes.
– Reliably remontant with a rich second flush.
– Upright, elegant habit for borders and cutting.
– Good disease resistance and hardy to –26 °C.
– Special feature: Historic 1920s exhibition Hybrid Tea with dainty orange-red hips for late-season interest.
Responsible gardening – Consistent quality
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
18,50 £
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DAINTY BESS – pink historic tea rose – Archer
With its airy, single blooms and gracefully upright habit, Dainty Bess brings a distinctly romantic, storybook cottage charm to family gardens while coping reliably with breezier, rain‑washed sites near the coast. This historic hybrid tea rose flowers repeatedly through the season, offering large, silken, light‑pink blooms with burgundy stamens that look as though they belong beside a traditional arbour and afternoon tea table. Own‑root plants build up gradually for a long, stable garden life – roots first in the planting year, more confident shoots the next, and by the third summer the full ornamental picture settles into place with dependable flushes. Medium maintenance and good disease resistance keep tasks simple for busy gardeners, while its strong stems and elegant flowers are excellent for cutting to bring that same soft, nostalgic mood indoors.
Dainty Bess shows a flat, single-flowered bloom form with open stamens.
Freshly opened pale silvery-pink bloom of Dainty Bess.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Romantic front‑garden border
The upright, medium‑tall habit and translucent silvery‑pink flowers give a refined, airy presence that reads beautifully from the pavement without overwhelming a small space. Reliable repeat flowering keeps the border welcoming for beginners.
Sunny cottage‑style mixed bed
Single, open blooms with dark stamens sit lightly among perennials, weaving that soft, “girly” English‑countryside feel without appearing heavy or formal. Good resistance to common rose diseases supports relaxed, low‑spray families.
Feature rose near seating or arbour
The clear, medium tea‑spice fragrance and graceful stems make this an ideal partner for a bench or arbour, where the flower detail can be appreciated up close. Steady remontant blooming underpins long, cosy afternoons for homeowners.
Cutting patch in kitchen or cutting garden
Large, elegant single flowers on upright stems are perfect for vases, giving a classic exhibition‑style look with a historic twist. Own‑root robustness supports many years of dependable stems for cut‑flower‑lovers.
Traditional rose and herb border
The light, silky pink pairs naturally with herbs and old‑fashioned perennials, while moderate maintenance needs suit gardens where time is split between vegetables, children and everyday life for busy gardeners.
Small group planting for impact
Planted in a loose trio at the recommended spacing, the upright bushes form a soft, see‑through screen of bloom that fits typical UK family plots, even where breezes and frequent showers shape the planting choices for coastal‑area owners.
Large container on terrace or patio
In a 40–50 litre pot with good drainage, its neat footprint and vertical growth bring height and romance to terraces or small urban gardens, while own‑root durability allows re‑shooting if growth is checked for city‑based residents.
Pollinator‑friendly corner of the garden
The open, single flowers with exposed stamens are highly attractive to bees and other beneficial insects, adding life and movement while preserving a clean, refined look that still suits design‑conscious urbanites.
Styling ideas
COTTAGE RIBBON – Thread Dainty Bess along a path with catmint, foxgloves and clustered bellflower for an airy, pastel ribbon of bloom – ideal for cottage‑style enthusiasts.
TEA TERRACE – Place a large container near a bistro set, underplanted with trailing thyme and soft pink verbena for a teahouse mood – perfect for balcony and patio gardeners.
HERITAGE MIX – Combine with old‑fashioned herbs, white sagebrush and soft ornamental grasses to highlight its historic character – suited to lovers of traditional planting.
PINK FOCAL – Use as a solitary specimen in lawn or gravel with low box or lavender edging to frame its translucent blooms – appealing to those wanting a simple but striking centrepiece.
FAMILY BORDER – Weave among hardy perennials and low hedging so children can see pollinators at work around friendly, non‑overbearing roses – great for family garden owners.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Dainty Bess – historic hybrid tea, ARS exhibition name Dainty Bess; commercial use as a heritage garden rose in own‑root form for long‑term planting.
Origin and breeding
Bred by William Edward Basil Archer, United Kingdom, from ‘Ophelia’ × ‘Kitchener of Khartoum’; introduced 1927 via Hazlewood Bros. in Australia for wider distribution.
Awards and recognition
Multiple Royal National Rose Society Show and Trials certificates between 1930 and 1953, supporting its long‑standing reputation among exhibitors and rose enthusiasts.
Growth and structural characteristics
Upright bush 100–140 cm high, 80–110 cm wide, medium foliage density with dark green leaves and moderate prickles; forms a refined, vertical outline suited to borders and specimens.
Flower morphology
Large, single, flat blooms with 5–12 petals, borne mainly singly on stems; remontant through the season with a generous second flush, providing a light, elegant flower display.
Colour data and phenology
Soft light pink, RHS 65C–65D, with silvery tones; newly opened flowers show a deeper centre, then fade to very pale, almost translucent pink with a delicate silvery edge before dropping.
Fragrance and aroma
Clearly perceptible, medium‑strength fragrance combining classic tea notes with a light spicy character; best appreciated near seating, paths or when used as a cut flower indoors.
Hip characteristics
Moderate crop of small ellipsoid hips, around 10–14 mm, orange‑red when mature; can offer a discreet ornamental effect and additional seasonal interest in late summer and autumn.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Hardy to about −26 to −23 °C (RHS H7, USDA 5b); resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, with moderate rust susceptibility, supporting medium‑input, responsible home gardening.
Horticultural recommendations
Best in full sun with well‑drained soil; space 80–150 cm depending on use. Maintenance medium: basic pruning and occasional plant protection keep plants healthy and floriferous.
Dainty Bess offers romantic, repeat‑flowering blooms, gentle tea‑spice fragrance and durable own‑root growth for many seasons of characterful charm, making it a thoughtful choice for relaxed family gardens.
Foliage:
The cultivar's foliage is of medium density; the leaf surface texture is not clearly classifiable, and the colour is a dark green shade (RHS 137A).
Closed Bud:
Light pink with a faint silvery veil on the outer side.
Newly Opened Flower:
Pale silvery‑pink petals with a slightly deeper pink tone at the centre.
Full Bloom:
Uniform, soft light pink, accentuated by the vivid contrast of deep burgundy stamens.
Before Fading:
The petals fade to a translucent, pale pink, with a silvery shimmer along their edges.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the soft light pink gradually fades; before the bloom fades it becomes translucent, very pale pink with a silvery edge.
Pollinator Attraction:
Its open flowers, bearing 5–12 petals, and their accessible stamens attract pollinators, as simple or semi‑double forms with exposed stamens are more attractive than fully double blooms with concealed stamens.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique identifier.
The pharmaROSA® own-root potted rose is a well-rooted plant that supports reliable establishment when planted and cared for properly, so it can be planted whenever the soil is not frozen.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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