A rose bursting with beauty, resilience, and depth of character… We are immensely proud to introduce the new and exclusive ‘Chelsea Pensioner’, clothed in red petals that mirror the iconic scarlet coats of its namesakes – the nation’s beloved army veterans that call the Royal Hospital Chelsea home.
Radiant and rich Hybrid Tea flowers, each with up to 50 red petals, coat the plant of mid to dark green foliage, with glossy leaves across summer. What’s more, the blooms release an excellent fragrance, which is complex, yet encapsulating, with subtle hints of spice.
Witness a journey of change with these repeat-flowering roses, as pointy centred buds scatter across the bushy plant, before gently opening to reveal flowers that can stretch up to 10cm across, packed full of petals that are soft to touch, yet resilient in wet and windy conditions.
Exclusively grown by Harkness Roses, the ‘Chelsea Pensioner’ was proudly launched at the 2024 RHS Chelsea Flower Show.
We are delighted to donate £2.50 from the sale of each rose to the Royal Hospital Chelsea (registered charity no. 1076414). This is a charity-run home for retired veterans of the British Army, offering care and comradeship to around 300 former servicemen and women, based in London.
Supplied freshly in a 3L pot, ready to be planted out. Please note at certain times of the year this variety may be supplied in a 4L pot.
We always endeavour to provide beautifully formed plants; however, our roses will naturally start to lose their leaves from October to prepare for the colder months. Do not worry though, as they will flourish once again with leaves and buds in the spring. Please, make sure you consider the season when purchasing our remarkable roses for yourself or loved ones.
