Botanical profile

David Austin Rose 'Harlow Carr'

Latin name
Rosa 'Harlow Carr'
Common name
English Rose 'Harlow Carr'
Type
English rose
Family
Rosaceae

The English rose Rosa 'Harlow Carr', from David Austin's creations, is a compact shrub variety renowned for its generous bloom and exceptional fragrance. Its very double, pure and luminous pink flowers open into perfect rosettes and bloom continuously from early summer until the first frosts. They diffuse an intense old rose fragrance, particularly appreciated by enthusiasts. Its bushy, dense and well-structured habit makes it an excellent choice for beds, borders or container planting. Its healthy green foliage shows good disease resistance, reinforcing its reliability in the garden. This rose combines classic elegance, powerful fragrance and ease of cultivation, ideal for refined and fragrant spaces.

Care guide

Growing conditions

Light, soil, water and hardiness

Hardiness zone
Zone 5
Exposure
Sun
Watering
Regular, keeping the soil slightly damp without overwatering
Fertilization
Rose fertilizer for spring and summer
Soil type
Rich, well-drained, slightly acidic to neutral
Minimum temperature
-30°C
Plant appearance

Blooming, foliage and shape

Blooming period
Summer
Flower color
Pink
Fruiting
Small red rose hips late in the season if the faded flowers are kept
Foliage color
Glossy mid-green
Foliage type
Obsolete
Shape
Shrubby
Garden structure

Size and growth

Height
4 ft (1.20 m)
Width
3.6 ft (1.10 m)
Growth rate
Moderate
Pet friendly
Safe for pets

Pets

Pollinators
Attracts or supports pollinating insects

Pollinators

Butterflies
Plants that attract butterflies

Butterflies

The availability of our plants varies depending on arrivals, seasons, nursery production and supplier availability. Some varieties may be offered for a limited time only, depending on their natural cycle or current stock. These plant profiles are designed to guide and inspire you when choosing plants for the garden, landscaping projects, containers or long-lasting outdoor arrangements.