Hybrid tea rose

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Henrietta

Hybrid tea rose

MACtexa – Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

The outer surface of the petal is vivid scarlet-red and the inner side has a rich lemon-yellow base tone. - hybrid tea rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance

– Striking yellow-red blooms with vivid contrast
– Very double, high-centred classic hybrid tea form
– Tall, upright habit for elegant garden structure
– Dense, glossy dark foliage as attractive backdrop
– Excellent disease resistance, low maintenance needs
Gné speisialta: Bláthanna athfhásúla le dara tráth flúirseach.
Season-spanning – Climate-conscious choice
Henrietta
pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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HENRIETTA – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy

With its glowing yellow-red blooms and elegant, upright shape, HENRIETTA is a reliable hybrid tea rose that suits Irish family gardens where soils can stay heavy and wet yet still drain reasonably well. You get long-stemmed, high-centred flowers, ideal for cutting, on a sturdy, own-root bush that matures steadily over time for a genuinely lasting planting. Its dense, dark green foliage and strong disease resistance keep the plant looking healthy with little fuss, so You can enjoy colour rather than chores. The large, very double flowers repeat well across the season, giving a continuous show in beds or as a striking specimen. HENRIETTA fits beautifully into classic front gardens, smaller borders and cottage-style schemes, bringing warm, romantic tones that feel welcome close to the house or along paths. In a spacious container of at least 40–50 litres it forms a vertical, structured accent for patios or coastal balconies. Own-root plants settle in gradually – roots in year one, bush structure in year two, and full ornamental value by year three – helping even beginners grow a confident, successful rose.


Henrietta hybrid tea rose showing colour changes as the bloom opens.

Use cases

Target area Reason
Front garden focal point by the entrance The tall, upright growth and high-centred yellow-red blooms create an elegant welcome beside your front door or gate, giving a clear vertical accent without complicated shaping – ideal if you want a tidy yet eye-catching feature as a beginner
Small rose group of 3 plants in a mixed border Planted in a tight group, HENRIETTA forms a dense, leafy thicket with repeated flushes of large flowers, providing a season-long ribbon of colour that reads well from the house or patio, even when time for detailed border work is limited for a busy gardener
Cutting bed for home bouquets The long stems, solitary, exhibition-style blooms and very double flower form make this cultivar perfect for cutting, so you can gather classic, florist-like roses through the season without needing a specialist cutting garden, suiting a home-florist
Family garden flower bed with low-maintenance planting Consistent resistance to black spot, powdery mildew and rust keeps foliage clean in a typical damp Irish summer, reducing the need for spraying or pruning interventions and supporting those who prefer simple, climate-conscious choices as a casual-gardener
Specimen rose in a 40–50 litre patio container In a large, well-drained container HENRIETTA builds a strong own-root framework, providing upright structure and repeat colour on balconies, terraces or paved front gardens where planting space is scarce, making rose-growing accessible for an urban-resident
Traditional cottage-style border with perennials The shifting yellow, red and salmon-pink tones combine beautifully with soft perennials, giving a romantic, ever-changing colour story that fits Irish cottage-garden inspiration while still being straightforward to manage for a cottage-gardener
Season-long feature in a family seating area Reliable repeat flowering and large, showy blooms provide ongoing interest around patios or garden benches, so the seating area feels alive from early summer into autumn without constant deadheading or reshaping, supporting a relaxed family
Long-term structural planting in a main garden bed As an own-root bush with a premium hardiness rating, HENRIETTA forms its natural shape in your soil and climate, settling in steadily where winters can be cold and soils stay moist yet draining, giving a durable, low-fuss framework for the long term for a planner

Decorating ideas

  • Front-door welcome – Plant HENRIETTA on either side of a path with lavender edging to frame the glowing blooms and guide visitors towards the door – ideal for homeowners wanting a smart yet easy-care entrance.
  • Warm cottage mix – Combine with Lychnis viscaria 'Alba', nepeta and soft pink geraniums for a loose, romantic border that echoes rural Irish cottage gardens – perfect for those who like informal charm without high maintenance.
  • Patio accent pot – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta container with trailing thyme at the base to soften the rim – a good option for balcony or small-terrace gardeners seeking vertical colour.
  • Sunset cutting corner – Create a small cutting bed with HENRIETTA, Crocosmia and airy grasses to give you fiery-toned stems for vases all summer – suited to creative gardeners who enjoy arranging their own flowers.
  • Family seating backdrop – Line the back of a seating area with HENRIETTA and hydrangeas, using the rose’s height for structure and the shrubs for volume – ideal for families wanting a pretty, low-fuss backdrop for gatherings.

Technical cultivar profile
Parameter Data
Name and registration Hybrid tea rose registered as MACtexa, marketed as HENRIETTA – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy; exhibition hybrid tea suitable for garden and cutting use in consumer plantings.
Origin and breeding Bred by Samuel Darragh McGredy IV of McGredy Roses International, Auckland, from ‘Heart of Gold’ × ‘Gold Medal’; introduced and registered in 1991, initially distributed by McGredy Roses International.
Growth and structure Strong, upright hybrid tea with dense, glossy dark green foliage; reaches about 150–200 cm in height and 90–120 cm spread, forming a vertical, bushy plant suited to beds, borders and specimen planting.
Flower morphology Large, solitary blooms on long stems, high-centred and pointed-budded in classic cut-rose style; very double with over 40 petals, repeat-flowering with an abundant second flush in suitable conditions.
Colour and phenology Bicolour yellow-red flowers shifting over time; ruby and scarlet outer tones with rich lemon to ochre-yellow bases, ageing to softer salmon-pink and pale buttery shades, giving a dynamic, season-long colour display.
Fragrance and aroma Classed as an unscented rose with no noticeable fragrance; chosen primarily for its flower form, stem quality and colour effects rather than scent, especially useful where visual impact is the main design goal.
Rose hip characteristics Hip set is usually sparse due to very double flowers; where formed, hips are small, ellipsoidal, orange-red and around 8–12 mm across, adding only occasional, discreet late-season interest.
Resistance and hardiness Rated resistant to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; hardy to around –21 to –18 °C (H7, USDA 6b, Swedish zone 3), providing reliable performance and winter survival in most Irish garden situations.
Horticultural recommendations Best in full sun with fertile, well-drained soil; spacing 70 cm for mass planting, 60 cm for hedging and about 110 cm for specimens; suitable for flower beds, small groups, cutting and feature planting in family gardens.

HENRIETTA gives you tall, elegant, repeat-flowering blooms on a disease-resistant, own-root bush that settles in for long-term structure with modest upkeep, making it an easy, confident choice if you would like a dependable garden rose.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: HENRIETTA – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy
Product Type: pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:07.04.2025
Cultivar Merit Rating: premium bronze
Item Number: [1466] 90-116 (14.02.2026) pharmarosa.ie

Name and Registration

Cultivar Name Meaning: The name is a female forename.
Trade Name: Henrietta Hybrid tea rose MACtexa
Rose Group: Hybrid Tea
Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose
Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose
Exhibition Category: cut flower; exhibition hybrid tea
Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: McGredy Roses International (New Zealand)
Breeder: Samuel Darragh McGredy IV
Breeding Company / Institution: McGredy Roses International (Auckland)
Breeding Year: -, 1991
Parentage: ‘Heart of Gold’ (hybrid tea, McGredy, 1987) × ‘Gold Medal’ (grandiflora, Christensen, 1982)

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 4.9-6.6ft (150-200 cm)
Spread: 3-3.9ft (90-120 cm)
Growth Habit: upright
Foliage: This variety has dense foliage; the leaves are glossy and dark green.
Prickliness: moderately thorny
Self-Cleaning Description: No information available on self-cleaning.
Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data available on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Flower Fullness: very double flowered
Flower Form: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type)
Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)
Inflorescence Type: solitary
Colour Code: ARS code: yb RHS code: 46A (outer), 14B (inner)
Repeat Flowering: Repeat-flowering, with an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: yellow-red
Flower Colour: The outer surface of the petal is vivid scarlet-red and the inner side has a rich lemon-yellow base tone.
Closed Bud: The bud tip is ruby red, and the lower third has a golden-yellow hue.
Freshly Opened Flower: The edges of the outer petals are crimson, the inner petals an intense sun-yellow with a delicate colour gradient.
Full Bloom: The bases of the petals are ochre yellow, the edges turn bright red and the two colours are clearly distinct.
Pre-Fading Flower: The yellow tone fades to a pale buttery colour, and the red area takes on a soft salmon-pink shade.
Colour Fading Description: According to the descriptions, the yellow–red flower turns a reddish hue as it opens; its colour changes over time.

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: unscented rose
Fragrance Character: no noticeable fragrance
Pollinator Attraction: The very double flower form, which conceals the stamens, and its weak scent mean it attracts pollinators poorly.
Pollinator-Friendly Rating: Its very double flowers conceal the stamens; primarily an ornamental variety.

Rose Hip Characteristics

Rose Hip Shape: ellipsoidal
Rose Hip Colour: orange-red
Rose Hip Notes: Hip formation is expected to be limited due to the double-flowered habit; occasionally an ellipsoidal, orange-red hip 8–12 mm in diameter may appear.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C
Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.
Disease Resistance: resistant
  • powdery mildew – resistant
  • black spot – resistant
  • rust – resistant

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended Spacing: for mass planting 70 cm apart, for hedging 60 cm apart, as a specimen 110 cm apart
Planting Density: square planting 2,0 plants/m², hexagonal arrangement 2,3 plants/m²
Partial Shade Tolerance: Preferably in full sun
Maintenance Requirements: Maintenance requirement low; good disease resistance, generally requires minimal intervention.
Key Uses: flower bed, group planting, cut flower, specimen

Notes

Strengths: Season-spanning – Climate-conscious choice
Companion Plants: Lychnis viscaria 'Alba' - Balkan catchfly Crocosmia sp - Garden crocosmia Euphorbia cyparissias 'Fens Ruby' - Cypress spurge
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HENRIETTA – yellow-red hybrid tea rose - McGredy
The outer surface of the petal is vivid scarlet-red and the inner side has a rich lemon-yellow base tone. - hybrid tea rose - unscented rose - no noticeable fragrance
Rose Shopping Online - yellow-red - hybrid tea rose - Henrietta - (4.9-6.6ft (150-200 cm))
Inflorescence: solitary Height: 4.9-6.6ft (150-200 cm) Flower shape: high-centred, pointed-budded (cut-rose type) Winter hardiness: 4b yellow-red - McGredy Roses International (New Zealand) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 4.9-6.6ft (150-200 cm) Height: 4.9-6.6ft (150-200 cm) - Flower fullness: very double flowered Henrietta - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Original - premium bronze Samuel Darragh McGredy IV

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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.

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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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