Uniform, vibrant mid‑pink shade with a slightly warmer centre tone. - floribunda bedding rose - very strong, far-scented rose - citrusy, lemon base notes
– Very strong, far‑scented citrus fragrance
– Abundant repeat flowering in elegant clusters
– Upright, compact shrub for beds and containers
– Glossy dark foliage for rich garden contrast
– Reliable winter hardiness to RHS H7 standard Gné speisialta: Bláthanna cupáilte bándearga le ton lár níos teo agus maitheas datha mhaith le linn bláthú fada.
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pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
19,40 €
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NATASHA RICHARDSON – pink bedding Floribunda rose
With its glowing mid-pink blooms and strong citrusy scent, NATASHA RICHARDSON is a reliable floribunda bedding rose that fits beautifully into Irish family gardens, even where soils are heavy and humid weather can challenge other plants. Bred by Harkness, this upright, compact shrub flowers in generous clusters, giving You an elegant, romantic look from a small space. The double, cup-shaped blossoms repeat well through the season, bringing a quietly luxurious feel to front gardens and beds near the house. As a 2‑litre, own-root plant, it is already well established when it reaches You, forming its long-lived framework in Your soil and settling into a stable shape over time. In the first year it concentrates on roots, in the second on building shoots, and by the third year it reveals its full ornamental potential, giving You a dependable, easy-care feature with a future.
Natasha Richardson rose in full bloom, showing softly cupped mid-pink flowers.
Use cases
Target area
Reason
Front garden bed by the entrance
Compact, upright growth (around 85–115 cm) and dense, glossy foliage make this rose ideal for a tidy, welcoming entrance bed where You want strong colour without complicated pruning; its reliable remontant flowering builds confidence for the beginner
Small group planting in a family garden
Planted in groups of 1–5 at 50 cm spacing, the clustered mid-pink flowers create an even, harmonious block of colour that stays proportionate to an average-sized garden and remains easy to manage for busy homeowners
Part-shaded town or suburban border
Suitable for partial shade, it copes well where houses or neighbouring fences shorten sun hours, so You still enjoy colour and fragrance along side paths or boundaries, even in more enclosed urban plots valued by city-dwellers
Cutting corner for lightly perfumed bouquets
The large, double, cup-shaped blooms with 29–39 petals and very strong, far-scented citrus fragrance make beautiful, long-stemmed garden bouquets, letting You bring indoor enjoyment from a compact planting cherished by flower-lovers
Mixed border with perennials and cottage plants
The balanced, mid-height structure and glossy dark-green leaves blend neatly with perennials such as Cheddar pinks or crocosmia, giving a soft, cottage-garden effect that feels curated yet low-fuss for relaxed gardeners
Patio container near seating area
In a minimum 40–50 litre container with good drainage, this upright shrub works as a scented focal point beside a bench or terrace door; the strong fragrance carries on still evenings, suiting space-conscious balcony-owners
Coastal or exposed front-garden setting
Its sturdy, upright habit and dense foliage help it perform where winds and damp air can challenge less robust roses, providing dependable structure and colour for those tending breezy coastal-gardeners
Long-term feature in a low-maintenance rose bed
As an own-root plant it rebuilds from its own shoots, forms a stable bush over the years and offers a longer planting life, reducing the need to replace plants and rewarding patient planners
Decorating ideas
Romantic Entrance Trio – Plant three NATASHA RICHARDSON along the front path with low Cheddar pinks at their feet for a soft pink welcome and fragrant walk to the door – ideal for homeowners who like tidy, romantic arrivals
Cottage-Style Ribbon Bed – Combine a short row of these roses with crocosmia ‘Lucifer’ and airy grasses for a relaxed, cottage look that still feels organised – perfect for rural gardeners wanting easy charm without fuss
Fragrant Patio Focus – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot with trailing thyme around the rim to enjoy strong citrus fragrance near your seating area – suited to balcony and terrace users with limited ground space
Pink-and-White Border – Mix NATASHA RICHARDSON with white hydrangeas and Liatris ‘Alba’ for a cool, layered border where mid-pink blooms stand out against lush green foliage – great for those who enjoy calm, coordinated colours
Family-Friendly Colour Strip – Edge a lawn or play area with a staggered line of these compact shrubs, interplanted with low lavender for scent and structure that stays readable and easy to maintain – helpful for busy families
Technical cultivar profile
Parameter
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bedding rose, bed rose group. Registered cultivar name HARpacte, trade name NATASHA RICHARDSON Bedding rose HARpacte. Collection: Bedding rose. Cultivar name honours actress Natasha Jane Richardson.
Origin and breeding
Bred by R Harkness & Co Ltd, United Kingdom, breeding year 2011. Registration year 2012 (EU–PBR 2012/1125). Introduced after 2012 by Harkness Roses, developed for floribunda bedding use.
Growth and structure
Upright shrub, height about 85–115 cm, spread 60–85 cm. Dense, dark green, glossy foliage with moderate thorns. Suitable for bedding, hedging or specimen use in smaller gardens and mixed borders.
Flower morphology
Double, cup-shaped blooms with 29–39 petals, borne in clusters. Large flower size (approximately 7–10 cm). Remontant with a plentiful second flush, offering repeated display through the flowering season.
Colour and phenology
Uniform mid-pink with a slightly warmer centre. Buds silky pink, opening to broadly cupped blooms. Good colour retention; petals gradually fade to pale, sometimes creamy-pink edges toward the end of flowering.
Fragrance and aroma
Very strong, far-scented fragrance with a citrusy character and lemon base notes. Suitable for positioning near paths, doors or seating areas where scent can be appreciated in daily garden use.
Rose hip characteristics
Produces moderate quantities of small, ellipsoidal hips, approximately 7–10 mm in diameter, maturing to red. Mainly ornamental in effect, adding discrete late-season interest.
Resistance and hardiness
Hardy to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b). Moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust; may occasionally need plant protection in high disease-pressure seasons.
Horticultural recommendations
Recommended for beds, containers and cut flowers. Medium maintenance; ensure good drainage, feeding and seasonal pruning. Suitable for partial shade. For mass planting space at 50 cm; 40 cm for hedges; 75 cm as solitary.
NATASHA RICHARDSON gives You scented mid-pink clusters, compact upright growth and long-lived own-root reliability, making it an easy, rewarding choice for beds or containers if You would like a rose that simply works in your garden.
Flower Colour:
Uniform, vibrant mid‑pink shade with a slightly warmer centre tone.
Closed Bud:
Silky pink outer petals with a paler, glossy pink shade at the tip.
Freshly 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.
Pre-Fading Flower:
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 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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Company details
PharmaRosa Ltd. Company registration number: 01-09-717479 VAT number: 13075314-2-43 Plant health registration no.: HU130721 Bank account (IBAN): HU85117631891388688400000000 BIC (SWIFT): OTPVHUHB Bank name: OTP Bank Nyrt.
