Sue Hipkin – hybrid tea rose propagation material (HARzazz)
Exhibition flower quality and premium hybrid tea form make Sue Hipkin a natural choice where strong, solitary stems and high-centred buds are central to your finished range. As own-root pharmaROSA® NEONATAL material, it delivers predictable structure for 5–7 L premium containers, with 3–5 framework canes already trained to support border and specimen positioning in exclusive product lines. The strong, long-lasting fragrance, large, very double blooms and refined peach colour progression underpin an exclusive retail proposition, while the moderate vigour and upright habit are easy to schedule into nursery workflows. With moderate disease tolerance and H7 hardiness, it supports reliable cropping under UK nursery conditions, including cooler Scottish and northern sites with good winter and wind tolerance in well-managed production. Own-root longevity and regeneration allow You to build stable, low-replacement stock—Year 1 for root establishment, Year 2 for framework development, and from Year 3 consistent ornamental value in borders, collections and show gardens. This aligns well with nursery and integrator systems seeking sustainable, homogeneous stands, dependable capacity and a recognisable collection rose for thematic displays focused on cut-flower style hybrid teas.
Usage options
Finished-product ideas
- Premium 5–7 L exhibition hybrid tea – Own-root, bush-trained plants in 5–7 L pots emphasising large, very double, high-centred blooms and strong fragrance for an exclusive finished product line – target: retail / reseller premium benches
- Border specimen for thematic rose gardens – Upright, 85–115 cm plants with 3–5 framework canes, presented as named specimens for dedicated rose gardens and collections – target: public‑realm and project suppliers
- Fragrance highlight selection – Curated group of strongly scented hybrid teas where Sue Hipkin anchors the range, produced via the premium container route for high-impact scented displays – target: specialist nurseries and garden centres
- Collection-label peach hybrid tea – Authenticated, own-root HARzazz supplied in uniform 5–7 L containers, positioned as a named cultivar within thematic hybrid tea collections – target: rose collections and connoisseur-focused outlets
- Autumn interest border rose – Finished plants marketed for both peach exhibition blooms and orange-red hips, grown on from NEONATAL cuttings into robust border-grade containers – target: independent nurseries and landscape-oriented retailers
Technical cultivar profile
| Parameter |
Data |
| Name and registration |
Hybrid tea rose, registered as HARzazz, marketed as Sue Hipkin hybrid tea rose; American Rose Society exhibition name Sue Hipkin, collection and B2B use under verified identity. |
| Origin and breeding |
Bred in the United Kingdom by Harkness & Co. (R. Harkness & Co. Ltd), breeding year 1995, registered 1998 and introduced after 1998 through Harkness Roses for commercial distribution. |
| Growth and structural characteristics |
Upright hybrid tea rose reaching about 85–115 cm in height with 55–75 cm spread, moderately dense dark green glossy foliage and moderate prickliness, forming a tidy framework suitable for border or specimen planting. |
| Flower morphology |
Large, very double flowers with 40+ petals, high-centred, pointed buds in solitary presentation; remontant flowering habit with a generous second flush, aligning with exhibition-type hybrid tea expectations. |
| Colour data and phenology |
Delicate peach-apricot and soft pink tones (RHS 24D, 36D) shifting from deep apricot-yellow and salmon-pink to creamy apricot, then to silky cream-peach as pink recedes; good colour retention throughout the bloom cycle. |
| Fragrance and aroma |
Strong, long-lasting fragrance with peachy, floral character; fully double flowers conceal stamens, resulting in high ornamental value but low attractiveness for pollinating insects and not intended as a pollinator resource. |
| Hip characteristics |
Produces a moderate crop of egg-shaped, orange-red hips approximately 10–14 mm in diameter, adding subtle seasonal interest and potential for autumn ornamental effect in borders and specimen plantings. |
| Resistance and winter hardiness |
Rated to approximately −21 to −18 °C (RHS H7, Swedish zone 3, USDA 6b); moderate resistance to powdery mildew, black spot and rust, with medium heat and drought tolerance requiring regular watering under dry conditions. |
| Horticultural recommendations |
Suited for border and specimen use, with medium maintenance and occasional pest control; recommended as bush-trained plants with 3–5 strong framework canes, produced via premium container route mainly in 5–7 L sizes. |
Sue Hipkin (HARzazz) offers exhibition flower quality, strong fragrance and robust own-root structure for predictable, long-lived stands; please contact us to align on propagation capacity, scheduling and wholesale supply for your programmes.
