Uniform, vibrant mid‑pink shade with a slightly warmer centre tone. - floribunda bedding rose - very strong, far-scented rose - citrusy, lemon base notes
– Abundant mid‑pink blooms in large clusters.
– Very strong, far‑scented citrus fragrance.
– Reliable repeat flowering through the season.
– Glossy, dark green foliage for clean look.
– Good winter hardiness to RHS H7 rating.
– Special feature: Named in memory of actress Natasha Jane Richardson, combining elegance and heartfelt symbolism.
Variety guarantee – Harmony with the environment
darinaROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,10 £
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NATASHA RICHARDSON – pink bedding Floribunda rose - Harkness
With its evocative name and softly cupped pink blooms, NATASHA RICHARDSON brings a sense of romantic afternoons to everyday family gardens, creating the feeling of relaxed cosiness around a seating area, cottage border or kitchen-garden path. This upright, medium-height shrub builds a reliable flowering framework, anchoring beds in breezier sites where coastal winds and rain can challenge lesser plants, especially on heavier soils. Its very strong, far-reaching fragrance combines citrusy, lemon notes with classic rose depth, so even a small planting can perfume a terrace or path. As an own-root floribunda, it offers reassuring longevity, regrowing well from the base after harder pruning and maintaining stable shape over many years. Clusters of double, cluster-flowered blooms repeat generously, with a good second flush in summer, extending the season of interest without intensive care. In its first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on stronger shoots, and by the third year it reaches full ornamental value as a settled, storybook presence in your garden.
Natasha Richardson rose in full bloom, showing its clear mid-pink, cup-shaped flowers.
Freshly opened pink blooms of Natasha Richardson
Closed bud of Natasha Richardson in silky pink tones.
Natasha Richardson shows double, cup-shaped blooms with 29–39 petals and a softly deeper centre.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-of-border cottage bedding strip
The medium, upright habit makes it easy to line a path or low bed with a neat, romantic row that will not overwhelm smaller gardens. Reliable cluster-flowering ensures repeated colour through summer, even when maintenance time is limited, ideal for busy-owners.
Fragrant seating area near terrace or patio
The very strong, far-scented, lemon-toned fragrance carries well on still evenings, so a small group near a bench, arbour or terrace fills the air without needing large planting areas. This suits compact family gardens used for relaxation by tea-lovers.
Mixed cottage border with perennials
Mid-pink, cup-shaped clusters combine effortlessly with traditional cottage plants such as Cheddar pinks or airy perennials, giving a soft, storybook look. Repeating flushes keep the border lively around a practical structure appreciated by cottage-fans.
Feature rose in a large container
Its upright, moderately thorny framework suits a single, statement rose in a 40–50 litre or larger container on a terrace or balcony, where own-root resilience helps long-term performance with basic watering and feeding, fitting the needs of town-gardeners.
Low informal flowering hedge
At 85–115 cm high, planted 40 cm apart, it forms a low, pink hedge that gently defines paths or kitchen-garden edges without high clipping demands. Own-root regrowth makes it forgiving of occasional hard pruning carried out by beginners.
Family lawn edge and play-area backdrop
The dense, dark green, glossy foliage provides a tidy visual backdrop to a lawn, while plentiful blooms add softness without excessive height. Moderate disease resistance and own-root stamina keep it serviceable for years, suiting practical families.
Partially shaded side border
Suitable for partial shade, it copes with the light patterns often found between neighbouring houses, still producing useful repeat bloom. This makes pretty planting possible where sun is limited, encouraging confident choices by new-owners.
Raised beds on heavier or wetter soils
In a well-prepared raised bed, its upright habit and strong root system establish steadily, even where natural soil is heavy; this is especially helpful in exposed gardens where persistent wind and rain can challenge younger shrubs, reassuring cautious planters.
Styling ideas
Romantic-Row – Plant a gentle line along a garden path, underplanted with Cheddar pinks, for a low, fragrant border that repeats flower and is easy to trim – ideal for cottage-style enthusiasts.
Patio-Centrepiece – Place one plant in a 50–60 litre terracotta pot near outdoor seating, letting the strong scent define your evening space with minimal fuss – ideal for terrace and balcony owners.
Kitchen-Edge – Use as a soft, flowering hedge along the boundary of a kitchen garden, tying herbs and vegetables together with reliable pink colour – ideal for home growers who like traditional layouts.
Perennial-Weave – Thread small groups through a mixed border with Crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ and white Liatris for a lively tapestry of pink, red and white that maintains structure for years – ideal for creative bed designers.
Storybook-Corner – Combine with an arbour or simple bench, gravel path and informal planting to evoke an English countryside nook scented with roses – ideal for families seeking a cosy retreat.
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose registered as HARpacte, marketed as NATASHA RICHARDSON – a mid-pink shrub rose suited to bedding and cutting, from the Bedding rose collection with verified cultivar authenticity.
Origin and breeding
Bred by R Harkness & Co Ltd in the United Kingdom, 2011; parentage not disclosed. Registered in 2012 under EU PBR 2012/1125 and introduced after 2012 through Harkness Roses in UK markets.
Growth and structural characteristics
Medium-height, upright shrub reaching about 85–115 cm high and 60–85 cm wide, with dense, dark green, glossy foliage and moderate prickles, building a compact but substantial flowering framework in beds and borders.
Flower morphology
Double, cup-shaped, cluster-flowered blooms, 29–39 petals, typically large (around 2.75–3.95 inches). Remontant, with an especially plentiful second flush, providing generous seasonal coverage in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Vibrant mid-pink flowers with slightly warmer centres; RHS 62C outer and 62D inner. Colour holds well, then fades to softer pale and creamy pink tones as blooms age, giving gentle variation through each flowering phase.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, far-scented fragrance combining citrus and lemon notes over a classic rose base. Perfume is noticeable at a distance, making it particularly valuable near seating, entrances and well-used garden pathways.
Hip characteristics
Produces moderate numbers of small, ellipsoidal red hips, about 7–10 mm in diameter, adding a subtle seasonal feature in late season where flowers are not deadheaded too strictly for repeat bloom.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; benefits from standard UK rose care. Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b), suitable for most British regions.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended for beds, containers and cutting. Plant at 40–75 cm spacing depending on use; prefers well-drained soil, regular feeding and occasional plant protection, and tolerates partial shade in smaller gardens.
NATASHA RICHARDSON combines repeat mid-pink flowering, powerful citrus-rose fragrance and upright, long-lived own-root growth that settles reliably into family gardens; a thoughtful choice if you enjoy romantic colour with manageable care.
Closed Bud:
Silky pink outer petals with a paler, glossy pink shade at the tip.
Newly Opened Flower:
Full, softly cupped pink petals with a slightly deeper colour at the inner bases.
Full Bloom:
Broadly cup-shaped, harmoniously arranged petals in a clear mid-pink tone.
Before Fading:
The petals' colour fades to a pale pink, and the outer edges may develop creamy-pink variegation.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the central pink tone generally remains, it moderately fades before the end of flowering, and the outer edges may lighten to a creamy pink.
Pollinator Attraction:
Double (26–39‑petalled) flowers attract pollinators only to a limited extent, as the bloom form and partially concealed stamens reduce access to nectar and pollen.
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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