English Shrub Rose; the David Austin English Roses collectionDavid C. H. Austin Sr.; David Austin Roses, 2004Pink

Harlow Carr

Pink English shrub; scent: strong; named after the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) garden 'Harlow Carr' in Harrogate, North Yorkshire (England).

Aushouse

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Variety profile

Flowering

Repeat flowering

Abundant repeat flowering from early summer until late autumn. Months are approximate, for the climate of Ukraine.

Legacy

Austin 2004

Aushouse

Winter hardiness

−20 °C

USDA zone 6b. The whole of Ukraine, with cover in the north.

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Plant size

120 × 120 cm

Habit: English shrub, David Austin
Dimensions: 120 × 120 (per RHS more compact, approx. 90 × 90) cm (height × width)

Flower

41 petals (per David Austin's official description; up to ~120 in fully open flowers) petals

Bud shape: Rounded, full buds
Open flower: Cupped, very double; diameter 6–7 (≈6.5) cm
Centre: Numerous petals curling towards the centre; when fully open, the stamens are visible.
Fullness: 41 petals (per David Austin's official description; up to ~120 in fully open flowers)

Fragrance

Strong; a strong, pure scent of the old-fashioned rose (Old Rose).

Disease resistance

4 out of 5

4/5 — good disease resistance; a reliable, healthy shrub that David Austin recommends even to beginners.

Sun

4–6 hours

Sun and shade; sun or light partial shade (at least 4–6 hours of sun).

Thorns

Moderate

thornlessfewmoderatemanyvery many

Thorniness: moderate.

Foliage

Young leaves with a bronze tint, later turning a rich green; the bush is dense and leafy almost to the ground.

All characteristics in a table

Group: English Shrub Rose; the David Austin English Roses collection
Breeder: David C. H. Austin Sr.; David Austin Roses, United Kingdom, 2004
Bud shape: Rounded, full buds
Open flower: Cupped, very double; diameter 6–7 (≈6.5) cm
Centre: Numerous petals curling towards the centre; when fully open, the stamens are visible.
Colour: Pink — a pure, saturated pink (a warm 'rose-pink') tone, even, without transitions; keeps its colour until the flower fades.
Fullness: 41 petals (per David Austin's official description; up to ~120 in fully open flowers)
Flowering: Abundant repeat flowering from early summer until late autumn.
Fragrance: Strong — a strong, pure scent of the old-fashioned rose (Old Rose).
Hips: Not documented — the flowers are cut off to encourage repeat flowering
Habit: English shrub, David Austin
Thorns: Thorniness: moderate.
Dimensions: 120 × 120 (per RHS more compact, approx. 90 × 90) cm (height × width)
Foliage: Young leaves with a bronze tint, later turning a rich green; the bush is dense and leafy almost to the ground.
Resistance: 4/5 — good disease resistance; a reliable, healthy shrub that David Austin recommends even to beginners.
Variations of the variety: Code Aushouse; introduced in 2004 (Great Britain). Parentage: unnamed seedling × Ausman ('Ausman')

Colour scheme

Pink — a pure, saturated pink (a warm 'rose-pink') tone, even, without transitions; keeps its colour until the flower fades.

Rose neighbours

Mary Rosewarm pink

Olivia Rose Austinsoft pink

Queen of Swedencool pink

Munstead Wooddark raspberry · contrast

Perennials to plant nearby

Lavenderlavender

Catmintblue

Lady's mantle (Alchemilla)lime-green

Stachyssilver

Neighbouring roses

Other David Austin English Roses — together they form a single 'Austin corner' of the garden:

Mary Rose Olivia Rose Austin Queen of Sweden Munstead Wood

Companion perennials

Perennials that set off the bush well:

lavendercatmintlady's mantle (Alchemilla)stachys

Availability worldwide

A David Austin English Roses variety:

🇬🇧 UK: very high · homeland🇺🇸 USA: high · via Austin USA🇪🇺 Europe: high · via Austin Europe🇺🇦 Ukraine: moderate · via Austin partners

More about the variety

Hips: Not documented — the flowers are cut off to encourage repeat flowering
Variations of the variety: Code Aushouse; introduced in 2004 (Great Britain). Parentage: unnamed seedling × Ausman ('Ausman')

How to grow

Where to plant. In mixed borders among perennials, as a fragrant accent beside a path, bench or entrance; beautiful in the English cottage style.

Climate. The whole of Ukraine (USDA 6b, −20 °C); in the northern regions light winter cover is advisable.

Care. Sun or light partial shade (at least 4–6 hours of sun a day); a well-ventilated spot; feed 2× per season; prune about ⅓ in spring. Its disease resistance allows minimal prevention.

About the name

Name. Named after the garden of the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS), 'Harlow Carr' in Harrogate, North Yorkshire (England). The variety was released in 2004.

Breeding. Bred by David C. H. Austin Sr. at David Austin Roses (Albrighton, Great Britain). Code Aushouse. Introduced in 2004. Parentage: unnamed seedling × Ausman ('Ausman').

Significance. One of David Austin's most popular pink English roses: a compact, healthy and undemanding shrub of a perfectly round shape, which flowers almost to the ground. It is often recommended for borders and for beginners.

Frequently asked questions about Harlow Carr

Does Harlow Carr need winter protection?

The cultivar’s reference temperature is −20 °C (USDA zone 6b). Overwintering depends on the conditions. The whole of Ukraine, with cover in the north.

How many times a season does Harlow Carr flower?

Abundant repeat flowering from early summer until late autumn.

How big does Harlow Carr grow?

About 120 cm tall, about 120 cm wide.

Which diseases affect Harlow Carr?

Overall resistance: 4 out of 5. Good disease resistance; a reliable, healthy shrub that David Austin recommends.

How much sun does Harlow Carr need?