HARpageant – Robert B. Harkness; Philip A. Harkness
A vibrant mango‑orange base is enlivened by peach‑pink and honey‑peach shades. - floribunda bedding rose - medium-strength, noticeably fragrant rose - softly fruity aroma
– Medium-strength fruity fragrance for enjoyment.
– Generous repeat flowering with abundant clusters.
– Vibrant mango-orange blooms with peach-pink tones.
– Dense, glossy foliage on a bushy upright plant.
– Excellent disease, heat and winter hardiness.
– Special feature: AARS-winning floribunda for effortless impact in beds and pots.
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eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL 2-litre own-root potted rose
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EASY DOES IT – orange bedding Floribunda rose – Harkness & Harkness
Step into a London front garden after rain and you can almost hear this rose whisper relax: ‘Easy does it’. Bred by Harkness, this floribunda settles happily into typical UK conditions, even where soils are heavier and exposure brings resilience against blustery showers and changeable skies. Its bushy habit and dense, glossy foliage create an easy-going structure for small urban plots, while the ruffled mango-orange blooms give day-long colour with a softly fruity fragrance that feels warm rather than overpowering. Low maintenance and tolerant of occasional neglect, this own-root rose is designed for long-term stability and natural regeneration, maturing from first-year rooting to generous third-year display with quietly assured longevity.
Easy Does It™ shows double, cup-shaped blooms in cluster form.
Usage options
Target area
Reasoning
Front-garden focal point for terraced houses
Its bushy, upright habit and 90–130 cm height give instant presence without overwhelming a small front garden, providing a long-flowering focal point that looks composed from the pavement for busy urban homeowners who enjoy impact.
Low-maintenance floribunda bedding scheme
Clusters of mango-orange, peach and creamy-pink blooms repeat throughout the season with modest care, so a small bed stays colourful from early summer well into autumn for time-pressed gardeners who appreciate ease.
Own-root, long-lived family garden feature
Grown on its own roots, this rose re-shoots reliably from the base, keeping its shape and character over many seasons and recovering well if stems are damaged for householders planning for long-term garden value.
Rainwater-conscious, heavy-soil planting
Performs well where rainfall collects, provided you improve drainage once, then largely leave it to get on with things, supporting a greener, lower-input approach for gardeners interested in sustainable solutions.
Container planting on patios and balconies
Its compact, upright framework works well in a 40–50 litre pot, where dense foliage and repeat flowers give months of colour with limited pruning and watering for balcony and patio users seeking practical compactness.
Seasonal fragrance near seating
The medium-strength, softly fruity scent is noticeable at close quarters without dominating, ideal near a chair or doorstep where you pause briefly during the day for anyone valuing everyday moments of gentle calm.
Reliable performer in changeable UK weather
Good heat and drought tolerance, hardy to approximately -25 °C and resistant to black spot, mildew and rust make it a steady choice for exposed, breezy plots where weather fluctuates for gardeners prioritising plant reliability.
Gradual, low-effort garden development
In year one it concentrates on establishing roots, year two brings stronger growth and more flowers, and by year three it typically shows full ornamental value with minimal intervention for new gardeners who appreciate steady progress.
Styling ideas
Sunset-Edge Border – Combine with lavender and blue nepeta for a soft sunset contrast that highlights the orange and peach tones – ideal for homeowners creating a welcoming front path.
Balcony-Glow Pot – Plant in a 40–50 litre container with trailing thyme for easy summer colour and simple care – suited to urban balcony gardeners with limited watering time.
Calm-Entry Trio – Repeat three shrubs along a terraced-house frontage, underplanted with low sage for foliage texture – perfect for those wanting structured but undemanding kerb appeal.
Rain-Garden Ribbon – Set in a free-draining strip with grasses near a downpipe, using gravel mulch to manage rainwater – good for sustainability-minded owners of small city front gardens.
Family-Relax Corner – Pair with softly coloured perennials like pale pink geraniums to create a gentle, fragrant nook – recommended for family gardens where children and adults share outdoor space.
Technical cultivar profile
Characteristic
Data
Name and registration
Floribunda bed rose from the Masterpiece Collection; registered as HARpageant and marketed as Easy Does It, also approved by the American Rose Society under the exhibition name Easy Does It.
Origin and breeding
Bred in Great Britain by Robert B. and Philip A. Harkness from (‘Queen Charlotte’ × ‘Della Balfour’) × ‘Baby Love’, introduced commercially in 2010 following UK breeding work completed in 2006.
Awards and recognition
Recognised as an All-America Rose Selections (AARS) winner in 2010, confirming its strong garden performance, ornamental value and reliability under a range of landscape and climatic conditions.
Growth and structural characteristics
Bushy, upright shrub with dense, mid-green glossy foliage, typically 90–130 cm high and 70–110 cm wide, forming a rounded, well-branched outline suitable for beds, low hedging and specimen use.
Flower morphology
Double, cup-shaped flowers with 26–39 petals, produced in clusters on floribunda-style trusses; large blooms around 7–10 cm, remontant with notably abundant repeat flowering in suitable conditions.
Colour data and phenology
Vivid mango-orange buds (RHS 33A outer) with golden-peach tones open to ruffled blooms blending orange, peach-pink and honey-peach, gradually softening towards pink as the flowers age on the plant.
Fragrance and aroma
Medium-strength fragrance with a softly fruity character, noticeable at close range without being overpowering, making it suitable for seating areas, entrances and regularly used paths or terraces.
Hip characteristics
Due to its very double flowers, hip production is normally modest; when present, it carries small spherical red hips around 10–14 mm in diameter, adding occasional late-season interest.
Resistance and winter hardiness
Classed as resistant to black spot, powdery mildew and rust; hardy to approximately -26 to -23 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 4, USDA 5b) and performs well in heat with tolerance of moderate drought.
Horticultural recommendations
Low-maintenance rose needing light annual pruning and moderate watering; suitable for beds, pots, low hedging and cut flowers, with 55–100 cm spacing and planting densities around 2.4–2.7 plants per m².
Easy Does It offers long-season colour, reliable performance and enduring own-root growth, making it a thoughtful choice for gardeners seeking a relaxed yet rewarding rose to enjoy over many years.
Detailed product attributes
Product Identification Data
Product Name:
EASY DOES IT – orange bedding Floribunda rose - Harkness & Harkness
Product Type:
eleanorROSE® ORIGINAL - 2-litre own-root potted rose
Hip Comment:
Due to its very double flowers, rose-hip formation is expected to be limited; occasionally it may produce spherical red hips 10–14 mm in diameter.
Our product is a rose grown with pharmaROSA®’s unique cultivation technology!
2-litre, own-root, potted rose.
With a shoot system appropriate to the season.
With a root system that thoroughly permeates the growing medium.
Quality compliant with the requirements of the E.N.A. (European Nurserystock Association).
Supplied in unique packaging that prevents damage.
Can be planted during frost-free periods.
True-to-variety rose bush with a unique 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.
Crop overview: several varieties and growth stages in a short crop section.Shoot system: intensive growth of fresh basal shoots on a young plant.Root system: demonstration of a vigorous root system permeating the growing medium, by removing the pot.Balance: mature plant with root system and shoots in harmony with each other.
Information about the videos
The video series is not a “seasonal showcase”; it illustrates the essence of pharmaROSA® own-root cultivation in a tangible way: how the plant is built up, what the root system is like and how the shoot system regenerates. The recordings were therefore made at different times and with plants at various stages of development, so mixed foliage levels and differing stages of growth may appear in the videos. They are not a ‘sample’ of the batch dispatched, but a visual explanation of how the technology works. The current condition of the rose available to order — typical for the given period and similar to what you can expect to receive in the parcel — is shown in the upper part of the product page.
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Company details
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