RECONCILIATION® – apricot‑pink hybrid tea rose – Harkness
If You dream of a rose that feels at home in Irish gardens, Reconciliation offers classic blooms with a modern, easy‑care attitude that copes reliably even where soil can be heavy and wet. This hybrid tea forms an upright, moderately bushy plant that fits neatly into smaller borders, giving You shapely, cup‑formed flowers from early summer in a steady, remontant rhythm. The warm peach‑pink shades soften beautifully as each flower opens, creating long‑lasting colour for front gardens and paths where You want something tidy yet romantic. Its fragrance is rich, honeyed and peachy, easily noticed when You pass the front door or sit on a small terrace. As an own‑root plant in the pharmaROSA® ORIGINAL 2‑litre pot, it is well established before it reaches You, so roots settle in the first year, top growth builds in the second and by the third season You enjoy its full ornamental value. With moderate, predictable maintenance – mainly light pruning and some deadheading – it supports a calm gardening routine and long‑term lifespan. It is equally at home in beds with perennials, in modest mixed cottage plantings or in a substantial patio container of at least 40–50 litres, where its refined flower form and colour provide a gentle focal point. Once planted and kept evenly watered, it develops into a stable, long‑lived feature that rewards both beginners and more experienced gardeners.
Use cases
| Target area | Reason |
|---|
| Front garden focal point near the entrance |
The upright, compact habit and medium height make it ideal beside a doorway or path where You want structure without overwhelming the space, and the warm peach‑pink blooms stay elegant as they fade, suiting style‑conscious beginners |
| Small groups of 3 roses in a family flower bed |
Planted in a triangle at 50 cm spacing, three plants form a balanced, bushy group that flowers repeatedly, giving an organised, “finished” look with relatively little work for busy homeowners |
| Cut‑flower corner in an average back garden |
Solitary, well‑formed, very double blooms on upright stems are perfect for vases; the strong, honeyed fragrance carries indoors, so a modest planting can regularly supply scented stems for practical, thrifty gardeners |
| Patio pot or balcony container (minimum 40–50 litres) |
Its moderate size and upright growth allow it to thrive in a generous container where drainage is improved, making watering and feeding easier to control for urban and coastal balcony residents |
| Mixed border with cottage‑style perennials |
The soft, shifting peach‑cream shades blend easily with perennials such as garden iris or St John’s‑wort, creating a relaxed, romantic border that still looks tidy enough for practical cottage‑garden owners |
| Long‑term specimen rose in a smaller lawn bed |
As an own‑root plant it builds a stable framework over the years, regenerating from the base if damaged and maintaining ornamental value, which suits those planning a lasting feature for their family |
| Neat front border along a driveway or path |
The repeat flowering provides colour in waves through the season; with simple seasonal pruning and occasional deadheading, it stays presentable without complex techniques, ideal for time‑pressed beginners |
| Rose bed in heavier Irish garden soils |
Once established, its moderate vigour and reliable root system cope well where drainage has been improved in typical heavier Irish soils and damp conditions, giving confidence to cautious, clay‑soil garden owners |
Decorating ideas
- Soft Peach Welcome – Plant RECONCILIATION® by the front door with lavender and low rosemary to frame a path in gentle scent and colour – ideal for homeowners wanting a welcoming, easy‑care entrance.
- Cottage Trio Bed – Group three plants with woolly wormwood and garden iris for a loose, cottage‑style bed that still feels orderly – perfect for rural gardeners who like traditional looks with simple upkeep.
- Fragrant Patio Centrepiece – Grow one plant in a 40–50 litre terracotta pot, underplant with trailing thyme for a scented, compact feature – suited to balcony or courtyard owners who need beauty in limited space.
- Calm Evening Corner – Combine RECONCILIATION® with soft grasses and pale hydrangeas near a seating area to enjoy the evening fragrance – for busy people who relax in the garden after work.
- Family Cutting Patch – Dedicate a small square bed to several bushes with easy annuals so children can pick their own bouquets – great for families wanting a simple, productive corner without complex planning.
Technical cultivar profile
| Property | Data |
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| Name and registration |
RECONCILIATION® – apricot‑pink hybrid tea rose; registered as HARtillery. Rose group: Hybrid Tea, commercial hybrid tea rose, exhibition tea hybrid, shrub rose use. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred by Harkness & Co. (R. Harkness & Co. Ltd.), United Kingdom. Introduced and registered in 1995, with HARtillery as the registered cultivar name and Reconciliation as the ARS exhibition name. |
| Growth and structure |
Upright hybrid tea with moderately dense, glossy dark green foliage and moderate prickliness. Height about 90–130 cm, spread 60–90 cm, forming a refined, bushy, garden‑worthy shrub. |
| Flower morphology |
Very double, cup‑shaped blooms with more than 40 petals, produced mainly solitary on stems. Medium flower size (approx. 4–7 cm), classic hybrid tea form, remontant with abundant second flush. |
| Colour and phenology |
Warm peach‑pink tones shifting during opening from deep peach‑orange buds to soft peach and pastel cream‑peach, with a subtle creamy‑yellow centre and pinkish edges; colour retention is very good in garden conditions. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Very strong, garden‑filling scent with peachy, honeyed character. Noticeable both on the plant and in the vase, adding value for scented gardens and cut‑flower use around seating or entrance areas. |
| Rose hip characteristics |
Hip production usually limited due to strongly double flowers; where present, spherical red hips, about 12–18 mm in diameter, decorative but not a key ornamental feature of this cultivar. |
| Resistance and hardiness |
Hardy to around −21 to −18 °C (USDA 6b, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3). Disease resistance moderate overall: good black spot resistance, with moderate sensitivity to powdery mildew and rust; moderate heat tolerance, needs regular watering. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Best in full sun with improved drainage, especially on heavier soils. Recommended spacing: 50 cm for mass planting, 40 cm for hedging, 80 cm as a specimen; 3.6–4.2 plants/m² depending on layout; suitable for beds, containers and cutting. |
RECONCILIATION® offers scented, repeat‑flowering blooms, neat upright growth and the long, regenerating life of an own‑root rose, making it a dependable choice if You want to plant once and enjoy for many years.
