The Henrietta Barnett Rose
Rosa ‘Henrietta Barnett’ [Floribunda]
This myrrh-scented rose is a delight at all stages. The opening buds are tinted light lime green, then the petals reflex to reveal blooms of glowing amber. It is a subtle and distinctive colour change, delightful for the garden and exceptional to cut for indoor decoration. In both situations, the effect is colourful and fresh as the clusters of blooms on each stem open progressively. The form of the open bloom is rounded and loosely cupped in a scoop of petals, echoing the style of old roses.
‘Henrietta Barnett’ is an excellent choice for any situation where an elegant and heavily scented rose is needed. Growth habit is sturdy and erect, suitable for beds and summer borders, either as a single specimen or in a small group of three or five roses. It is also ideal to grow in containers.
Height: 80cm.
Planting distance: 60cm
Henrietta Barnett
Dame Henrietta Barnett (1851 – 1936), a visionary philanthropist, saw her dream to create a better way of living in the outskirts of overcrowded London begin to take shape in Hampstead Garden Suburb when she cut the first sod in 1907. On the Suburb she founded both Henrietta Barnett School and the Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute. A woman who was determined to help the poor out of poverty by education she also, with her husband Samuel, founded Toynbee Hall in the East End of London and the Whitechapel Art Gallery. All her creations still play important roles today.
To celebrate the 100th anniversary of Hampstead Garden Suburb, this new rose has been commissioned. Order yours from the Suburb Gallery
