Delicate, shell-pink shade in a uniformly soft pastel tone. - floribunda bedding rose - strong, distinctive-scented rose - rich, old-rose character
– Strong, distinctive old-rose fragrance
– Very double, elegant cup-shaped blooms
– Soft, shell‑pink pastel colouring
– Abundant repeat flowering all season
– Reliable hardiness to −21 °C (H7) Special feature: Awarded R. J. Frizzell Award – Most Fragrant Rose, Belfast (1999).
CONSTANCE FINN – light pink bedding floribunda rose – Harkness
Constance Finn is a premium, award-winning floribunda that gives You generous flushes of shell-pink blooms with a rich old-rose fragrance, while staying manageable in an average family garden. Its upright, bushy habit and dense dark green foliage form a neat, healthy-looking shrub that fits easily into smaller borders, front gardens and cottage-style beds. As an own-root plant, it builds strength gradually for a genuinely long-lived, reliable rose that can regenerate and keep its ornamental value with less upkeep. In Ireland’s moist climate and heavier soils, it copes well once drainage is in place, reducing worries about prolonged wet spells. You can expect a natural development arc – strong roots in year one, building shoots in year two, then full romantic effect by year three. Its long flowering season and reblooming habit mean You can enjoy pastel clusters from early summer well into autumn, ideal for paths, windows and seating areas where You pass every day. Medium maintenance needs and good black-spot resistance make it a sound, thoughtful garden investment that suits hobby gardeners and busy homeowners looking for dependable beauty without complicated routines, while the 2-litre own-root format makes planting and establishment pleasantly simple.
Constance Finn in freshly opened bloom, showing delicate pastel pink petals.
Constance Finn in closed bud, showing pale powder pink tones with a silvery edge.
Constance Finn with glossy dark green foliage.
Constance Finn showing its moderately thorny stems.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden focal shrub by the entrance
The upright, bushy habit and large, cup-shaped flowers create an elegant welcome without needing complex pruning or training, ideal for a reliable “I plant it and it works” effect for the busy homeowner.
Small group of 3–5 plants in a family border
Planting in a loose group gives an abundance of pastel pink blooms from early summer onwards, with well-timed repeat flowering that keeps a neat family border colourful through the season for the hobby gardener.
Cottage-style mixed bed with perennials
The romantic, shell-pink tones blend beautifully with traditional cottage companions such as feverfew and crocosmia, giving a soft, nostalgic look that suits informal Irish rural gardens for the cottage-garden lover.
Low, fragrant hedge along paths or drives
Regular spacing at around 40–50 cm creates a gently formal edging hedge; the strong, traditional rose scent turns everyday paths and driveways into fragrant routes for the scent-focused gardener.
Feature rose near seating or patio doors
The combination of strong fragrance and repeated flowering means this rose really earns its place where You sit or step out, offering long-lasting enjoyment without specialist care for the relaxation-seeker.
Urban front garden with limited space
Its moderate height and tidy spread make it easy to fit into compact beds in city or suburban settings, giving a premium, show-quality rose look from a relatively small footprint for the urban homeowner.
Large container on a sheltered patio or balcony
In a 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this upright floribunda forms a stable, long-lived own-root shrub that adapts well over time, even where ground planting is not possible for the balcony gardener.
Beds in wetter, heavier Irish soils
Once established in improved, free-draining soil, this variety suits gardens that often experience cool, damp conditions and extended rainy periods typical of Ireland’s climate for the Irish beginner.
Decorating ideas
Romantic doorway welcome – Plant a pair of Constance Finn by your front path and under windows, where their shell-pink flowers and fragrance soften brick or render – ideal for homeowners wanting a gentle, traditional welcome.
Cottage tapestry border – Combine with feverfew, aubrieta and low grasses to weave a pastel tapestry, letting the floribunda’s repeat blooms anchor the scene – perfect for fans of informal, wildlife-friendly cottage gardens.
Fragrant patio retreat – Grow one shrub in a 40–50 litre pot beside your favourite chair, where repeated flushes and strong scent create a simple outdoor “room” – suited to busy people seeking easy evening relaxation.
Neat family edging – Line a garden path with evenly spaced plants for a tidy, low hedge that flowers throughout summer, giving structure without high upkeep – good for families wanting order and colour together.
Soft pastel showpiece – Use as a central accent in a small front bed, surrounded by white and lilac perennials to echo its fading blush tones – ideal for beginners who want a show-garden effect with straightforward care.
Technical cultivar profile
Attribute
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose; registered as HAReden, marketed as Constance Finn. Part of the bedding rose collection, with American Rose Society exhibition name Constance Finn, feminine given-name cultivar meaning.
Origin and breeding
Bred by Robert Harkness, R. Harkness & Co. Ltd., United Kingdom. Introduced and registered in 1997, distributed by Harkness Roses; parentage officially unknown but selected for premium bedding and exhibition performance.
Awards and recognitions
Winner of the R. J. Frizzell Award for Most Fragrant Rose, Belfast 1999, and DGAA Homelife Centenary Rose award, confirming outstanding scent and garden merit for discerning collectors and everyday gardeners alike.
Growth and structure
Upright, medium-tall shrub reaching about 95–130 cm in height with a 55–85 cm spread. Moderately thorny stems, dense, dark green glossy foliage; forms a well-filled, bushy plant suitable for hedging and bedding schemes.
Flower morphology
Large, very double, cup-shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, usually borne singly on stems. Classified as a floribunda but with exhibition-quality, full flowers; reblooms generously with a notably abundant second flush.
Colour and phenology
Delicate, shell-pink pastel flowers, deeper at the centre and paler towards petal edges. As blooms open, colour softens to very pale pink with almost white outer petals, later showing a subtle whitish-lilac, pearly veil before fading.
Fragrance and aroma
Strong, distinctive perfume with a rich old-rose character, designed for fragrance lovers. Scent is noticeable around paths and seating areas; described as classic, nostalgic and lingering, making it ideal for sensory plantings.
Rose hip characteristics
Due to its very double blooms, hip set is naturally limited. When present, hips are small, spherical, around 8–12 mm in diameter, developing an orange-red colour that can add a light autumn accent in some seasons.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b). Disease resistance moderate overall, showing good resistance to black spot with moderate susceptibility to powdery mildew and rust; occasional treatments advised.
Horticultural recommendations
Suited to beds, low hedges, specimen and container planting. Allow 40–75 cm spacing depending on use; about 4 plants/m² for bedding. Plant in fertile, well-drained soil, maintain moisture and feed regularly for best repeat flowering.
Constance Finn offers richly fragrant, repeatedly flowering pastel blooms on a tidy, upright shrub that matures into a long-lived, resilient own-root rose, making it a thoughtful choice if You would like lasting beauty with manageable care.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
CONSTANCE FINN – light pink bedding floribunda rose - Harkness
Product Type:
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Flower Colour:
Delicate, shell-pink shade in a uniformly soft pastel tone.
Closed Bud:
Pale powder pink, slightly deeper towards the centre, with a whitish-silvery edge.
Freshly Opened Flower:
Delicate pastel pink, richer in the centre, fading porcelain‑like towards the edges.
Full Bloom:
Uniform very pale pink, with the outer petal zone almost white and a cool undertone.
Pre-Fading Flower:
The pink further fades and takes on a whitish-lilac veil with a pearly effect.
Colour Fading Description:
During opening the delicate shell‑pink pastel gradually fades to a uniform, very pale pink; the outer petal whorl becomes almost white and, before the flower fades, acquires a whitish–lilac veil.
Pollinator Attraction:
According to the descriptions, it may also attract butterflies; single, semi-double or fully double flower forms and the accessibility of the stamens strongly influence pollinator attraction, with single and semi-double blooms with exposed stamens being e
Pollinator-Friendly Rating:
Highly double (very double)-flowered variety, therefore it attracts pollinators only to a limited extent, although descriptions say it may also attract butterflies.
Rose Hip Notes:
Hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double flowers; occasionally spherical, orange-red hips 8–12 mm in diameter may form.
Our product is a rose grown with unique pharmaROSA® cultivation technology!
2 litre, own-root, potted rose.
With shoots appropriate to the season.
With roots thoroughly interwoven through the growing medium.
Quality in line with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
In unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-type rose plant with an individual 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.
Stock: several varieties and several stages of development in a short stock section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: presentation of the strong root system interwoven through the growing medium with the pot removed.Balance: mature plant where the development of the root system and the shoots is in harmony.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”, but makes the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root production tangible: how the plant is built, what the root system is like and how the shoots renew themselves. The footage was therefore taken at different times, showing plants at different stages of development, so mixed leaf coverage or differing growth stages may appear in the videos. This is not a “sample” of the batch delivered, but an illustration of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical of the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown at the top of the product page.
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