Marjorie Proops™

Hybrid tea rose

- – John Harkness

Vibrant orange‑red base colour with a delicate golden‑yellow inner tone. - hybrid tea rose - medium strength, well-scented rose - fresh, fruity

– Vibrant orange‑red blooms with golden tones.
– Classic cup‑shaped, double exhibition flowers.
– Upright, bushy habit for elegant structure.
– Medium, fresh fruity fragrance in bloom.
– Good hardiness to about −20 °C winters.
– Special feature: Bred by Harkness for superior flower form and showbench quality.

Exclusive finished product

pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted rose cutting

30,92 £

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Marjorie Proops™ – Hybrid tea rose – HARproops

Premium own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material of Marjorie Proops™ offers a stable propagation base for nurseries seeking an exclusive hybrid tea with strong exhibition heritage and verified identity. Its upright, bush-trained structure, with 3–5 framework canes, adapts efficiently to premium 5–7 L container production, supporting predictable scheduling from young trays through to retail-ready product. Remontant, large, double flowers in vibrant orange-red with peach and golden-yellow nuances underpin a clear value proposition around colour and flower form, aligned to high-end retail and reseller channels. Medium fragrance with fresh, fruity character adds specification depth for thematic and show gardens where detailed cultivar descriptions matter. Own-root production supports long-term stand renewal and consistent quality, from nursery beds to collection plantings, even where winters are cold and windy in more exposed UK and Scottish locations. Professional growers can plan capacity on a three-year development arc—first roots, then structural shoots, then full ornamental performance—for credible, repeatable premium output.

Usage options

Target area	Reasoning
Premium 5–7 L container production for retail/reseller programmes	The upright, bush-trained framework with 3–5 strong canes gives a coherent plant shape that finishes attractively in 5–7 L premium containers, fitting the recommended product path. Remontant, large double blooms maintain display value across the sales window, supporting an exclusive finished product position for retail and reseller partners focused on flower quality and form. This aligns well with high-end nursery and garden-centre ranges serving retail.
Colour-focused hybrid tea lines for thematic and show gardens	The vibrant orange-red base with golden-yellow inner tones, soft peach transition and homogeneous colour in full bloom allows growers to construct distinctive colour blocks within thematic or collection plantings. As an own-root NEONATAL start, it can be multiplied into stable colour lines over time, using the premium container route as a staging step towards show-garden supply. This supports curated, flower-quality driven assortments for project.
Wholesale supply for exhibition and cut-flower orientated ranges	As an exhibition-category hybrid tea with solitary, large, double flowers on an upright structure, Marjorie Proops™ fits cutting and show-orientated assortments where stem presentation and bud form matter. NEONATAL rooted cuttings provide uniform, scalable starting stock for integrators who will finish in premium containers before directing plants into exhibition-linked retail concepts. This sustains specification-led offers for wholesalers.
Medium-maintenance lines for networked nursery production	Medium disease resistance with good tolerance of powdery mildew and black spot helps keep maintenance at a manageable, medium level; occasional pest control is sufficient in most systems. This supports reliable quality in networked production where multiple sites finish material to a shared premium standard and pot size. The own-root base helps maintain homogeneous stands and low replacement levels for coordinated programmes.
Cold-winter nursery and public-realm supply bases	With hardiness down to -21–-18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA 6b), the cultivar is suitable for production aimed at colder UK regions and comparable climates. In own-root form, losses from winter damage are reduced because regeneration from the base supports longer cropping and stocking cycles, useful in nursery beds feeding premium container finishing. This is particularly relevant where winter and wind exposure challenge municipal.
Longer-cycle, high-credibility premium branding ranges	Verified cultivar authenticity, premium gold quality rating and a clear naming history (HARproops, Marjorie Proops™) support transparent labelling and private-label concepts. Own-root production, developed from NEONATAL trays, underpins long lifespan and predictable performance over successive seasons, important where brand promises must be met in premium container lines. This strengthens trust-based cooperation with partners.
Fragrance-accented hybrid tea assortments	The medium, fresh-fruity fragrance adds a defined sensory attribute that can be communicated clearly in premium ranges, complementing its high flower and colour value. Combined with remontant flowering, this gives finished products a multi-parameter appeal beyond simple visual effect, supporting upsell opportunities in exclusive retail and collection projects. It enriches specification sheets for fragrance-aware buyers.
Collection and gene-bank style stands for hybrid tea heritage	With documented parentage (‘Red Dandy’ × ‘Ena Harkness’) and a 1971 UK introduction, Marjorie Proops™ offers traceable heritage for collection and gene-bank style stands. Own-root NEONATAL material is well suited to long-term maintenance blocks that also act as propagation reservoirs to feed future premium container batches, ensuring continuity for thematic and show-garden supply. This benefits curators and long-horizon collections.

Finished-product ideas

Premium 5–7 L hybrid tea feature rose – Upright, bush-trained plants with 3–5 framework canes and large, double blooms are finished in 5–7 L pots for an exclusive, flower-quality led SKU – retail / reseller premium benches.
Orange-red exhibition hybrid tea selection – Curated line based on vibrant, homogeneous orange-red blooms and documented exhibition-category status, propagated on own roots from NEONATAL trays – specialist nurseries and show-garden suppliers.
Cold-hardy premium colour collection – H7 hardy, own-root plants are grown on into 5–7 L containers, forming a robust, long-lived colour block concept for colder-region garden centres – northern UK regional retail networks.
Fragrance-highlighted hybrid tea duo – Combine Marjorie Proops™’ fresh-fruity medium fragrance with another scented hybrid tea in matched pots to create a premium fragrance-focus pair – branded end-cap promotions in garden retail.
Heritage hybrid tea collector’s series – Use the verified, traceable HARproops heritage and premium gold rating to anchor a labelled collector’s series, finished in uniform premium containers – mail-order and connoisseur-focused resellers.

Technical cultivar profile

Parameter	Data
Name and registration	Hybrid tea rose, registered as HARproops, traded as Marjorie Proops™ Hybrid tea rose HARproops; American Rose Society exhibition name Marjorie Proops, authenticity verified 02.11.2025.
Origin and breeding	Bred by John Harkness (R. Harkness & Co. Ltd., Hitchin, Hertfordshire) from ‘Red Dandy’ × ‘Ena Harkness’; bred and registered 1969, introduced 1971 in the United Kingdom via Harkness Roses.
Awards and recognition	not provided
Growth and structural characteristics	Upright hybrid tea bush, 100–140 cm high and 60–85 cm spread, moderately dense, slightly glossy dark green foliage; moderately thorny canes, supplied bush-trained with 3–5 strong framework canes.
Flower morphology	Large, double (26–39 petals) solitary flowers, cup-shaped on hybrid tea stems; remontant habit provides an abundant second flowering flush, suited to flower-quality focused production and presentation.
Colour data and phenology	Vibrant orange-red base with golden-yellow inner tones, deep orange-red buds; ARS OB, RHS 33A outer and 24B inner; colour lightens to peach tones before moderate fading in later stages.
Fragrance and aroma	Medium-strength, fresh, fruity fragrance typifies the blooms; double, 26–39 petal form limits stamen access, so pollinator value is lower and the focus remains on ornamental and sensory display.
Hip characteristics	Occasional ovoid hips 12–18 mm in diameter, red RHS 43A; hips form sporadically and are visually noticeable but not a dominant ornamental or production feature.
Resistance and winter hardiness	Medium overall disease resistance; resistant to powdery mildew and black spot, medium for rust; winter hardy to around -21–-18 °C, RHS H7, Swedish Zone 3, USDA Zone 6b conditions.
Horticultural recommendations	Own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL rooted cutting for professional propagation; medium maintenance, occasional pest control; ideal for premium 5–7 L container routes and exclusive finished product positioning.

Marjorie Proops™ combines upright, premium-quality hybrid tea flowers with cold-hardy, own-root reliability for long-lived, predictable stands, making it a sound choice for aligning capacity and scheduling in premium production ranges; please feel free to discuss volumes.

Detailed product attributes

Product Identification Data

Product Name: MARJORIE PROOPS™ – orange-red tea-hybrid rose - Harkness

Product Type: pharmaROSA® NEONATAL - rooted rose cutting

Product Quality: -

Cultivar Authenticity: Verified:02.11.2025

Cultivar Quality Rating: premium gold

Item Number: [473] 20-453 (14.02.2026) pharmarosaneonatal.co.uk

Name and Registration

Meaning of Cultivar Name: The name was given in honour of the British journalist and "agony aunt" Marjorie Proops.

Cultivar Synonym: -

Registered Cultivar Name: HARproops

Original Trade Name: Marjorie Proops

Former Name: -

Current Trade Name: Marjorie Proops™ Hybrid tea rose HARproops

American Rose Society Approved Exhibition Name: Marjorie Proops

Rose Group: Hybrid Tea

Commercial Type: hybrid tea rose

Commercial Group: Hybrid tea rose

Exhibition Category: cut flowers; exhibition tea hybrid

Collection: Hybrid tea rose

Origin and Breeding

Initial Distributor: Harkness Roses (United Kingdom)

Introduction Year: 1971 (United Kingdom)

Registration Year: 1969

Breeder: John Harkness

Breeding Company / Institution: R. Harkness & Co. Ltd. (Hitchin, Hertfordshire)

Breeding Year: United Kingdom, 1969

Parentage: ‘Red Dandy’ × ‘Ena Harkness’

Awards and Honours

Global and Lifetime Awards: -

Horticultural Ratings and Recommendations: -

Competition and Show Awards: -

Collectors' Recommendations: -

Growth and Structural Characteristics

Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm)

Spread: 2-2.8ft (60-85 cm)

Growth Habit: upright

Foliage: The variety has moderately dense foliage. The leaves have a slightly glossy surface and a dark green hue.

Prickliness: moderately thorny

Self-Cleaning Description: No data on self-cleaning.

Self-Cleaning Intensity: No data on self-cleaning strength.

Flower Morphology

Petal Count: 26-39

Flower Fullness: double-flowered

Flower Shape: cup-shaped

Flower Size: L (2,75-3,95 in)

Inflorescence Type: solitary

Colour Code: ARS code: OB RHS code: 33A (outer), 24B (inner)

Repeat Flowering: Remontant, producing an abundant second flowering.

Colour Data and Phenology

Colour: orange-red

Flower Colour Description: Vibrant orange‑red base colour with a delicate golden‑yellow inner tone.

Closed Bud: Deep orange-red, with a pale golden tint towards the tip of the bud.

Newly Opened Flower: Full orange-carmine outer petals with a soft yellowish glow in the centre.

Full Bloom: Rich orange‑red with a slightly yellow reverse and a homogeneous colour distribution.

Before Fading: The orange-red tone lightens, fading to a peach-tinged shade.

Colour Fading Description: During opening, the rich orange-red shade gradually lightens, adopting a peach-coloured tone before fading.

Colour Retention Level: moderate

Fragrance and Aroma

Fragrance Strength: medium strength, well-scented rose

Fragrance Character: fresh, fruity

Pollinator Attraction: Double (26–39 petals) flowers have limited attractiveness to pollinators because the double flower form and reduced stamen accessibility restrict insects’ access to nectar and pollen.

Pollinator-Friendly Rating: The descriptions do not explicitly state that they are pollinator-friendly.

Soap and Cosmetic Use: -

Hip Characteristics

Maximum Hip Diameter: 12-18 mm

Hip Shape: egg shaped

Hip Colour: red (RHS 43A)

Hip Comment: Occasionally formed, 12–18 mm in diameter, ovoid, red (RHS 43A) rose hip.

Resistance and Hardiness

Hardiness (°C): -21–-18 °C

RHS Hardiness Rating: H7

Swedish Hardiness Zone: Zon 3

USDA Hardiness Zone: 6b

Heat and Drought Tolerance Description: No data are available on heat–drought tolerance.

Heat and Drought Tolerance Level: -

Disease Resistance: medium

powdery mildew – resistant
black spot – resistant
rust – medium

Horticultural Recommendations

Recommended product path: Premium container

Recommended target pot: 5–7 L

Release form: Bush-trained, with 3–5 strong framework canes

Recommended use: Maintenance requirement medium; occasionally requires pest control.

Primary Uses: no data

Comments

Positioning: Exclusive finished product

Target customer/channel: Retail / reseller

Main value proposition: Flower quality, form

MARJORIE PROOPS™ – orange-red tea-hybrid rose - Harkness

Vibrant orange‑red base colour with a delicate golden‑yellow inner tone. - hybrid tea rose - medium strength, well-scented rose - fresh, fruity

Online rose order - orange-red - medium strength, well-scented rose - Marjorie Proops™ - hybrid tea rose - (3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm))

Inflorescence: solitary Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Flower shape: cup-shaped Winter hardiness: 5b orange-red - Harkness Roses (United Kingdom) hybrid tea rose - Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) Flower size: L (2,75-3,95 in) - Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) Height: 3.3-4.6ft (100-140 cm) - Flower fullness: double-flowered Marjorie Proops™ - Roses in the garden | pharmaROSA® Neonatal - premium gold John Harkness

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Wholesale of cuttings

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL is the cost‑effective starting point for rose product production.

As a uniform, own‑rooted propagation material, it provides a stable basis for further growing-on and can be integrated flexibly into different finished product production technologies.
Rooted in trays (rooted), 3–6‑month‑old, own‑rooted rose cutting.
Uniform developmental stage, with a root system that has thoroughly penetrated the plug.
For professional growing‑on.
Tray packaging: 10 pcs/tray.
Quality and varietal identity: production supported by a dedicated identification and traceability logic.
Can be transplanted during frost‑free periods, designed for finished product production.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL provides a controlled, uniform starting stock for planned growing‑on that can be integrated into your own technology – especially where scheduling and varietal identity are paramount.

PharmaRosa® NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug, with a root system penetrating the plug (semi-finished product / semi-finished rose). PharmaRosa® NEONATAL rose propagation material size: 3–6‑month‑old, own-rooted cutting with a uniform developmental stage. PharmaRosa® NEONATAL tray stock: own-rooted rose propagation material in trays, uniform developmental stage (10 pcs/tray).

Captions (from left to right): Semi-finished product (NEONATAL own-rooted rose propagation material in a plug with a fully developed root system) • Size demonstration (3–6‑month‑old, uniform cutting) • Root system detail (plug penetrated by the root system) • Tray stock (10 pcs/tray, uniform developmental stage)